Sterling Care Riverside
1123 Belcamp Garth · Belcamp, MD · 21017 · 4105756400
129 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sterling Care
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,194 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215233 · certified since May 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.