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 51 to 75 of 76 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, 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).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

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

    Health citation F-0710, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

  14. 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 January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

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

    Health citation F-0776, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

  16. 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 January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental 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).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

  19. 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 January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, 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).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, 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).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2019).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2019).

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.