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Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care · Medicare certified

Sterling Care Hillhaven

3210 Powder Mill Road · Adelphi, MD 20783 · Lic. #AL-00929 (MD) · 64 certified beds

(301) 937-3939

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NPI 1184312100. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)

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About Sterling Care Hillhaven

Sterling Care Hillhaven is an assisted living community in Adelphi, Maryland. Its reported capacity is 64 beds. The MD licensing record reads "Licensed" for this listing. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Sterling Care. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 18 citations, the newest dated 9 June 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.88 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

5.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

16

5.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

16

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

5.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

16

Inspection history (18)

Records from November 2018 to June 2025.

  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · E

    Citation F0730

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0578

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0685

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • June 9, 2025 · D

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-09 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-09.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • May 25, 2022 · D

    Citation F0637

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-05-25 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-05-25.GOV
  • November 13, 2018 · B

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2018-11-13 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2018-12-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2018-11-13.GOV
  • November 13, 2018 · E

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2018-11-13 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2018-12-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2018-11-13.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.88 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.03 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.03 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.88 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.88 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.88 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.14 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Sterling Care

Chain ID 492 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 4.2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 3.5
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.8

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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Each line is a difference between two readings of a government file. It says what the source reported, not what the provider did.

  1. Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 66 to 64 beds.

    Reported by Maryland OHCQ

  2. Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 66 to 64 beds.

    Reported by Maryland OHCQ

  3. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MD range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Assisted Living

Median · MD$7,173/mo
See full MD cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Memory Care

Median · MD$8,966/mo
See full MD cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nursing Homes

Median · MD$12,927/mo
See full MD cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

Maryland OHCQas of August 2026
Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Map location, Medicare certification number
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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