STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE
1123 BELCAMP GARTH, Belcamp, MD 21017
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE Compares
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE is a 129-bed for-profit nursing facility in Belcamp, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.0%) is below the Maryland average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 129 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.0% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.6% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9% (26% lower).
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 RIVERSIDE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE with other nursing homes in Belcamp.
How is STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE addressing its staffing levels 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 RIVERSIDE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE 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 RIVERSIDE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Belcamp
Belcamp 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 Belcamp.
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