Sterling Care Bel Air
Bel Air, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215312) · 155 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 838-7810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Care Bel Air has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sterling Care Bel Air reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Sterling Care Bel Air has no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sterling Care Bel Air is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The facility has been certified since September 1997 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It operates 155 certified beds with an average daily census of 137.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sterling Care Bel Air holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Maryland (state average 3.13). The facility's four component ratings vary: health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measures rating is 5 stars, and staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.577 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.409 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
Sterling Care Bel Air is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sterling Care Bel Air has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.577 hours per resident per day, including 0.409 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus status is recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 155 certified beds with an average daily census of 137.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sterling Care chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 16, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4108387810 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4108387810 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215312?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.