Sterling Care Riverside
Belcamp, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215233) · 129 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,194
Phone: (410) 575-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Care Riverside holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sterling Care Riverside reports 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.2%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 stars.
CMS records show Sterling Care Riverside has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,194.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Sterling Care Riverside is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. First approved for federal certification on May 1, 1992, the facility maintains 129 certified beds with an average daily census of 108.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sterling Care Riverside holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,194.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this location in the provided data.
Sterling Care Riverside is part of the Sterling Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare 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 Riverside has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above Maryland's state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with 53.2% nursing staff turnover; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,194.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 129 certified beds with an average daily census of 108.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sterling Care chain, which includes 6 facilities averaging a 4.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (410) 575-6400 or 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 (410) 575-6400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215233?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.