Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sterling Care Riverside
1123 Belcamp Garth · Belcamp, MD 21017 · 129 certified beds
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About Sterling Care Riverside
Sterling Care Riverside is a nursing home in Belcamp, Maryland. Its capacity is 129 beds, the same as the Harford County median 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 41 citations, the most recent on August 25, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.54 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from December 2018 to August 2025.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
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 May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
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 May 10, 2023.
April 6, 2023
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 May 10, 2023.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
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 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
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 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
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 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
December 21, 2018
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2019.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $4,194
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,194 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
Staffing
3.54 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.67 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.
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