7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (10 deficiencies)
Forest Hill, MD
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $10,036 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 25 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD
(410) 838-0101
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
156
Certified beds
Average residents
128
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sterling Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-04-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
6 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.13
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.17
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.84
All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.66
RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.42
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.37
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.14
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.45
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.22
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.63
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
55%
Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
10,292
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.87
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9825
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 19.00% · Performance 21.43% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.26% · Performance 7.90% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.51
Baseline 63.36% · Performance 37.07% · Measure score 6.51 · Achievement 6.51 · Improvement 6.33
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.84
Baseline 3.97 hours · Performance 3.6 hours · Measure score 1.84 · Achievement 1.84 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.08% |
10.72%
2.4 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 468 · Observed rate 15.17% · Lower 95% interval 10.81% |
| Discharge to community | 57.25% |
50.57%
6.7 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 472 · Observed rate 48.31% · Lower 95% interval 51.64% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.21 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.63% |
95.27%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 267 · Denominator 268 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.12% |
0.77%
0.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 268 |
| Discharge self-care score | 56.67% |
53.69%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 102 · Denominator 180 |
| Discharge mobility score | 63.89% |
50.94%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 115 · Denominator 180 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.75% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 268 · Adjusted rate 0.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.9% |
7.12%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 295 · Observed rate 8.47% · Lower 95% interval 5.8% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.21% |
8.2%
5 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 159 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 37.57% |
42%
4.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 173 |
| Discharge function score | 63.33% |
56.45%
6.9 pts better
|
Numerator 114 · Denominator 180 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 73 · Denominator 73 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 94.94% |
96.28%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 150 · Denominator 158 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.73% |
25.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 132 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.2
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.3% |
91.9%
3.4 pts better
|
93.4%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.8% · Q2 97.9% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 90.6% · 4Q avg 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
96.6%
0.5 pts better
|
95.5%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
2.3%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 31.7% |
21.4%
10.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
20.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.5% · Q2 34.8% · Q3 28.2% · Q4 28.8% · 4Q avg 31.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
5.7%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.6% |
16.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.2% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 18.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.8% |
15.3%
11.5 pts better
|
16.7%
12.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.1% |
26.6%
11.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 9.2% · 4Q avg 15.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.5% |
22.9%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.4% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 22.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 34.9% |
25.4%
9.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
15.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 40.6% · Q3 40.3% · Q4 31.0% · 4Q avg 34.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% |
6.3%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.4% |
78.4%
7 pts worse
|
81.7%
10.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.9% · Q2 72.7% · Q3 69.9% · Q4 61.5% · 4Q avg 71.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.6% |
9.9%
2.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.6% · Observed 7.4% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.3%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 68.0% |
80.6%
12.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
11.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 68.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.3% |
21.2%
0.9 pts better
|
23.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.3% · Observed 20.3% · Expected 23.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (10 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-10-18
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 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-07-31
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-07-31
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2018-07-31
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 2018-07-31
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
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 2024-09-13
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
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 2019-10-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2019-10-11
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 2019-10-11
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 2019-10-11
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
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 2018-07-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-07-20
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 2018-07-20
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2018-07-20
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 2018-07-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-07-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,036
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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