Sterling Care Rockville Nursing
303 Adclare Road · Rockville, MD · 20850 · 3012799000
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sterling Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 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 February 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 February 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215107 · certified since March 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.