Sterling Care Hillhaven
Adelphi, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215212) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 937-3939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Care Hillhaven has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Sterling Care Hillhaven reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
Sterling Care Hillhaven has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Sterling Care Hillhaven is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Adelphi, Prince Georges County, Maryland. The facility is certified for 66 beds and reports an average of 57.4 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and is part of the Sterling Care chain, which includes 6 facilities averaging a 4.2 overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sterling Care Hillhaven holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. However, its staffing rating is 1 star, notably lower than its other scores. Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 66.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag reported, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh its strong overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings against its low staffing rating and high turnover figure. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects a snapshot in time; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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 Hillhaven has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
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?
It reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star and a nursing turnover rate of 66.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is reported for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds and averages 57.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Sterling Care chain, which has 6 facilities averaging a 4.2 overall rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 5, 5, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3019373939 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3019373939 and check https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215212?state=MD for current information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215212?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.