Nursing Homes · Bel Air, MD
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sterling Care Bel Air
410 East Mcphail Road · Bel Air, MD 21014 · 155 certified beds
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About Sterling Care Bel Air
Sterling Care Bel Air is a nursing home in Bel Air, Maryland. Its capacity is 155 beds, above the Harford County median of 129 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sterling Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 45 citations, the most recent on March 12, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.52 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Bel Air. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (45)
Records from July 2019 to March 2026.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
December 13, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
July 2, 2019
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2019.
July 2, 2019
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2019.
July 2, 2019
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2019.
July 2, 2019
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2019.
July 2, 2019
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2019.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.52 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.64 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sterling Care, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.2 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 5.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maryland.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Bel Air.
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