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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Sterling Care Rockville Nursing

303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850 · All homes in Rockville

Sterling Care Rockville Nursing, a 100-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Rockville, MD, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.78
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
21
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
215107
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
86
In Hospital
No
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.78 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.15
CNA Hours
2.24
Total Nursing Hours
3.78 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
38.5%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Sterling Care Rockville Nursing

Sterling Care Rockville Nursing operates 100 certified beds in Rockville, MD with approximately 86 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.78 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.39 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Sterling Care Rockville Nursing falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 38.5%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (21 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 17.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 20.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 34.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing reports 3.78 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 38.5%.
How many beds does Sterling Care Rockville Nursing have?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing has 100 certified beds with approximately 86 residents. The facility is located at 303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850.
Does Sterling Care Rockville Nursing have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Sterling Care Rockville Nursing has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Sterling Care Rockville Nursing received any fines or penalties?
No, Sterling Care Rockville Nursing has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Sterling Care Rockville Nursing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing was on Jan 22, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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