All citations for Sterling Care Bel Air

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 12, 2026

Showing 26 to 46 of 46 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0572, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (March 21, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.