Nursing home

Sterling Care Forest Hill

109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Sterling Care · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Sterling Care Forest Hill, with 39 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $10,036 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
156
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Harford Co. avg 4.5Maryland avg 3.12This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Harford Co. avg: 4.5. Maryland avg: 3.12.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

39
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
192019
12023
72024
122025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $10,036 total · Aug 14, 2024
  1. Aug 14, 2024$10,036

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)3.9%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.19%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.57%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Bbf Holdings LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Jek Irrv Tr5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Nmj Irrv Tr5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Sava Acquisition LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Frankel, Chaim5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Kagan, JeffreyW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Kagan, JeffreyCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Harford County.

109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill
Harford County · MD · 21050
156 certified beds39.5590, -76.3740

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
CCN 215001
Frederick, MD113Not shown$0
Complete Care at Annapolis
CCN 215005
Annapolis, MD543Not shown$0
Wicomico Nursing Home
CCN 215007
Salisbury, MD444Not shown$28,343
Pines Nursing and Rehab
CCN 215010
Easton, MD111Not shown$24,088
St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc
CCN 215013
Leonardtown, MD554Not shown$0
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola
CCN 215014
Silver Spring, MD433Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sterling Care Forest Hill's CMS rating?

Sterling Care Forest Hill has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Sterling Care Forest Hill located?

Sterling Care Forest Hill is located at 109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050 in Harford County, and CMS lists 156 certified beds.

Does Sterling Care Forest Hill have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $10,036 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Sterling Care Forest Hill over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Sterling Care Forest Hill's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Sterling Care Forest Hill's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4.5 across 6 facilities in Harford County, and 3.12 across Maryland. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Sterling Care Forest Hill's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Sterling Care Forest Hill's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
215194
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
156
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 39 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Dec 22, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250881DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Dec 22, 20250887DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 27, 2026
Aug 14, 20240561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 14, 20240580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 14, 20240584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 14, 20240689JStandardPast Non-ComplianceJul 21, 2022
Aug 14, 20240732DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 14, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 14, 20240921DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Oct 24, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 13, 2023
Sep 27, 20190550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2019
Sep 27, 20190558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2019
Sep 27, 20190578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2019
Sep 27, 20190584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2019
Sep 27, 20190609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2019
Showing the 25 most recent of 39 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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