All citations for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing

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

April 6, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 44 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.