COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
710 OBRECHT ROAD, Sykesville, MD 21784
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER Compares
COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sykesville, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.3%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sykesville, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (63% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (80% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.6% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Sykesville.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.0% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Sykesville
Sykesville sits in Carroll County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 28,367 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $99,569
- Median home value
- $343,400
Demographics for Carroll County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sykesville.
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