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Sterling Care Bel Air, Bel Air, MD: 4 star rating, no fines

Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, MD is owned by BBF Holdings LLC, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 35 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 12, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
410 East McPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
155
Residents per day
134 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Bel Air SNF Operator LLC
Chain
Sterling Care, 6 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
35, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
March 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number
215312
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
March 12, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 13, 2026data.cms.gov
October 17, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 1, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F809Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 13, 2025data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 5 individual or personal trusts (3 owners, 1 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
BBF Holdings LLCDirect owner100%June 1, 2022data.cms.gov
Sava Acquisition LLCIndirect ownerNot listedJune 1, 2022data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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