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Sterling Care Bel Air

410 EAST MCPHAIL ROAD, BEL AIR, MD, 21014

(410) 838-7810

sterlingcarehealth.com/sterling-care-bel-air

155 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

410 East Mcphail Road

Bel Air, MD 21014

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

155

State license

2412001

CMS facility ID

215312

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Sterling Care Bel Air

Street address

410 EAST MCPHAIL ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Bel Air, MD 21014

Phone

(410) 838-7810

Website

sterlingcarehealth.com/sterling-care-bel-air

State license #

2412001

About this facility — Sterling Care Bel Air

Sterling Care Bel Air is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bel Air, Maryland. It is licensed for 155 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).

It is one of 16 senior care facilities in Bel Air and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Maryland. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Sterling Care Bel Air 78 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Sterling Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bbf Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2022

Frankel, Chaim

Indirect owner — since 2022

Jek Irrv Tr

Indirect owner — since 2022

Kagan, Jeffrey

Managing employee · Officer — since 2022

Nmj Irrv Tr

Indirect owner — since 2022

Sava Acquisition Llc

Indirect owner — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1997-09-16

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

22 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-03-12

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$528 per day (≈ $16,050/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

72% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 15% private/other

Occupancy

85% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

20% above the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

155

Licensed as

Long Term Care

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-03-12Health inspection10 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor 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.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0726

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-04-13

2025-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-12-09

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (67 citations)

2025-08-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations

F-0551

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0606

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0684

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0757

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0761

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-01

2024-12-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations

F-0572

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0661

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0692

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0770

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-13

2019-07-02Health inspection10 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0559

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor 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.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0726

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0730

E · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2019-08-16

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2019-08-16

2026-03-12Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-05-01

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-05-01

2024-12-13Fire-safety inspection22 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0100

D · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0225

D · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0347

F · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0500

D · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-03-21

K-0541

E · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2025-02-20

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-21

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-20

2019-07-02Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-08-30

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2019-08-30

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-08-30

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-08-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 215312.

Visitor reviews

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4.0192 ratings on Google

★★★★★Judy VIP · 2026-06-15 · via Google
“Really nice people that work there. My mom is getting great care. The facility itself is nice, and well kept. My husband wishes his mom was there instead of where she is and that says a lot!”

★★★Carolyn Barron · 2026-03-04 · via Google
“My concern is the safety of certain patients. Because there are no bed railings, that is a concern for me. The staff is awesome. I am sure they are stretched to the limit. But they do offer a solution of sitting the patient in the hall where they can keep an eye on that particular patient. Most rehab places smell pissy but this facility does not. However, I have not seen anyone clean the bathroom…”

★Dawn Bayer · 2026-01-26 · via Google
“I wish there was an option for no stars, but unfortunately I have to give it one. If you have a loved one with dementia or cannot speak for themselves, this is not the place for them. My father laid in soiled diapers for hours, ignored and kept out in the hall so they could watch him because they do not have bed alarms. My dad was there for a month for “rehab”. The last two weeks he was there …”

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