Sterling Care Forest Hill
Forest Hill, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215194) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,036
Phone: (410) 838-0101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Care Forest Hill holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sterling Care Forest Hill reports total nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8 percent.
Sterling Care Forest Hill has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,036.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sterling Care Forest Hill is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Forest Hill, Harford County, Maryland, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1989. The facility is licensed for 156 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 131.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sterling Care Forest Hill holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.84 per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,036.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
Sterling Care Forest Hill is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator of record.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sterling Care Forest Hill has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 34.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,036.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 156 beds and has an average daily census of 131.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 17, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 4108380101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4108380101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215194?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.