STERLING CARE BEL AIR
410 EAST MCPHAIL ROAD, Bel Air, MD 21014
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How STERLING CARE BEL AIR Compares
STERLING CARE BEL AIR is a 155-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bel Air, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the Maryland average of 6.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 155 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bel Air, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — 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 STERLING CARE BEL AIR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STERLING CARE BEL AIR with other nursing homes in Bel Air.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for STERLING CARE BEL AIR, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is STERLING CARE BEL AIR 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 practices help STERLING CARE BEL AIR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STERLING CARE BEL AIR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at STERLING CARE BEL AIR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does STERLING CARE BEL AIR lag behind other Bel Air options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Bel Air
Bel Air sits in Harford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 41,042 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $94,003
- Median home value
- $302,900
Demographics for Harford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bel Air.
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