Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-05 · Fire 2025-06-05
21 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Sykesville, MD
Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 21 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
710 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD
(410) 795-8808
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
66
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-07-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.83
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.64
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
73%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.3
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.5 |
1.2
2.3 pts worse
|
1.8
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 59.9% |
91.9%
32 pts worse
|
93.4%
33.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.8% |
96.6%
8.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
2.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 44.0% |
21.4%
22.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
32.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.8% |
5.7%
6.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.5% |
16.1%
2.6 pts better
|
19.6%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.4% |
15.3%
9.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 46.5% |
26.6%
19.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
30.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 48.1% |
22.9%
25.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
33.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.8% |
0.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.9% |
25.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.8% |
6.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 40.6% |
78.4%
37.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
41.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.1% |
9.9%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
2.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.7% |
1.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 22.5% |
80.6%
58.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
57.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% |
21.2%
0.7 pts better
|
23.9%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-09-22 · Fire 2021-09-22
22 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (4 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-09-17 · Fire 2018-09-17
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-08-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-08-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-08-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2025-08-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2021-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2018-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2018-10-26
C · Minimal harm
2018-09-17
E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2018-10-26
C · Minimal harm
2018-09-17
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-10-26
B · Minimal harm
2018-09-17
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2018-10-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-12-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F941 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2026-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F944 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2026-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2026-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2021-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F772 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F775 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-17
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2018-11-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mayer, Moishe
Corporate Director · Individual
Scherer, Timothy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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