Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
STERLING CARE HILLHAVEN
ADELPHI, MD · 66 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 215212 · first certified November 1989
Ownership
Operated by STERLING CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed August 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from MH ADELPHI OPERATING LLC
Position within MD
26 citations — more than 60% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 17–59 months after the last one (median 30), measured over 283 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 26 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2018 | 4 |
| May 25, 2022 | 13 |
| April 18, 2024 | 3 |
| June 9, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-06-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-06-09 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2025-06-09 |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 2 | 2024-04-18 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2022-05-25 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2022-05-25 |
| K-0522 | Have an externally vented heating system. | 1 | 2018-11-13 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2022-05-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Services Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Services Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 9, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 27, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 27, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 27, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 27, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
April 18, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
May 25, 2022 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2022) |
November 13, 2018 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2018) |
| K-0364 | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2018) |
| K-0522 | Have an externally vented heating system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2018) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.