Belcamp, MD

Sterling Care Riverside

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $4,194 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1123 Belcamp Garth, Belcamp, MD

(410) 575-6400

Compare this facility

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

Facility snapshot

Beds

129

Certified beds

Average residents

104

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sterling Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.28

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.3
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
1.2
0.6 pts better
1.8
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
91.9%
6.8 pts better
93.4%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.6%
3.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
2.3%
0.9 pts worse
3.3%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 22.5%
21.4%
1.1 pts worse
11.4%
11.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
5.7%
3.3 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.2%
16.1%
3.9 pts better
19.6%
7.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.8%
15.3%
8.5 pts better
16.7%
9.9 pts better
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 9.7%
26.6%
16.9 pts better
16.3%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
22.9%
5.9 pts better
14.9%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.8%
25.4%
7.4 pts worse
19.8%
13 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
6.3%
2.6 pts better
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 63.7%
78.4%
14.7 pts worse
81.7%
18 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.3%
9.9%
2.6 pts better
12.0%
4.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
1.3%
1.1 pts better
1.6%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 61.4%
80.6%
19.2 pts worse
79.7%
18.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.5%
21.2%
2.7 pts better
23.9%
5.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-25 · Fire 2025-08-25

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-06 · Fire 2023-04-06

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

16 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-12-21 · Fire 2018-12-21

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

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 2026-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K909 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

Corrected 2023-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2019-02-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2019-02-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

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 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

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 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

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 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

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 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

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 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

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 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

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 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

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 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2019-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-12-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-01-28

C · Minimal harm 2018-12-21

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2019-01-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,194 2023-12-11

Fine

Fine · fine $4,194

Fine

Ownership

Ro Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2019-05-01
Kagan, Jeffrey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

37% 11 facilities 2019-05-01
Jakobovits, Nathan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

35% 8 facilities 2019-05-01
Jakobovits, Nathan

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2019-05-01
Kagan, Jeffrey

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2019-05-01

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