Sterling Care Riverside
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Belcamp, MD with 129 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, limited liability company. CMS rates it 5 of 5 overall (much above average).
- Health inspections4 of 5
- Staffing2 of 5
- Quality measures5 of 5
- Long-stay quality5 of 5
- Short-stay quality5 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 12 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number215233
- Address1123 Belcamp Garth, Belcamp, MD, 21017
- CountyHarford
- OwnershipFor profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds129
- Residents per day, average109
- Phone(410) 575-6400
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey12 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints1
- Fines1, $4,194 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Aug 25, 2025 | 12 | 1 | 68 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.69 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Sterling Care Riverside is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Belcamp, MD (CCN 215233) operating under for profit - limited liability company ownership, with 129 certified beds and an average daily census of about 109 residents. CMS assigned it a 5-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (much above average), built from a 4/5 Health Inspection component, a 2/5 Staffing component, and a 5/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 12 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (1 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $4,194 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Sterling Care Riverside currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 0.69 hours per resident per day, which is 0% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Sterling Care Riverside's overall CMS rating?
Sterling Care Riverside has a 5-star overall CMS rating (Much above average). Health inspection: 4/5. Staffing: 2/5. Quality measures: 5/5.
How many beds does Sterling Care Riverside have?
Sterling Care Riverside has 129 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 109 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Sterling Care Riverside's staffing compare to the national average?
Sterling Care Riverside has 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, which is 0% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Sterling Care Riverside have?
Sterling Care Riverside has 12 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 1 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Sterling Care Riverside?
Sterling Care Riverside is operated under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. The facility has 129 certified beds and is located in Belcamp, Maryland.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 215233. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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