Sterling Care At South Mountain

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Opening Times

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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This page includes contact information about the Sterling Care At South Mountain like street address and directions, phone number, inspections, penalties and other useful information.

This facility address is: 141 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713. Sterling Care At South Mountain is ranked 2 out of 2 total Nursing Home Facilities in the city of Boonsboro, 36 out of 50 facilities within 20 mile radius and 204 out of 228 facilities within the state of Maryland. They have 81.0 Residents in Beds and 148.0 Medicaid Beds.

About Nursing home and Assisted living

  • 148 certified beds
  • Participates in : Medicare and Medicaid
  • Automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas :Yes
  • Not in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Not in a hospital
  • Resident council only

Cost and Pricing Information

Facility Private Room Monthly Cost Non-private Room Monthly Cost
Sterling Care At South Mountain* $6,570 $5,870
State Average Cost $9,444 $8,684
On Medicaid it may be possible to to have the full cost of care covered, less the income of the individual receiving care.

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Inspection Results

Each year, an inspection is carried out by the Regional Liaison Officers to ensure that the services offered by a nursing home meet the official requirements. The Department of Social Development brings in the inspecting officers. The examinations are usually a surprise, and their completion can take a couple of days. Besides yearly evaluations from the Department of Social Development, they can also make an extra visit if there are contentions about the well-being of nursing home residents. For evaluating the situation and taking suitable action, a follow-up visit can be made.

Moreover, yearly inspections are performed by the Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Public Health) and the Department of Public Safety inspection services, including the Office of the Fire Marshal as well. As the checks take place annually, they should always be updated before the issuance or renewal of licenses of nursing homes.

Overall rating: 5 (Much Above Average).

  • Quality of resident care: 5 (Much Above Average).
  • Long-stay quality of resident care: 5 (Much Above Average).

Health inspections

The health examinations page of Nursing Home Compare has the following information:

  • Info on a nursing home’s health inspections
  • Complaints filed
  • Resulting citations

Nursing homes, which are certified by Medicare and Medicaid, are investigated annually. Health care specialists thoroughly examine a nursing home for any present health and safety citations. The rating on a health examination page is rewarded according to a nursing home’s most recent and the last two health assessments. Results of the preceding three years of complaint files and inspection revisits are also accounted for in the star rating.

  • Health Inspection rating: 4 (Above Average).
  • Total number of health citations: 4
  • Average number of health citations in Maryland: 15.3
  • Average number of health citations in the U.S.: 8.3

Fire safety inspections

Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing homes should always meet the official safety standards set by government authoritiesto guarantee the safety of the residents. Fire safety experts check the nursing homes for the LSC (Life Safety Code) bar,fire safety, and emergency readiness set of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). These are intended for preventingfires and protecting residents in unfortunate cases of emergency like a fire, tornado, flood, hurricane, gas leak, or power failure.

  • Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes
  • Total number of fire safety citations: 7
  • Average number of fire safety citations in MD: 3.7
  • Average number of fire safety citations in the U.S.: 3.0

Staffing rating

Data in the Staffing Rating section mentions any present licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVN), registered nurses (RN),nurse aides, and physical therapists (PT). Note that physical therapists are not counted in the “all staffing” rating. Additionally,the staff-resident health ratio is also considered in the “staffing” star rating. A nursing home that houses residents of lower and averagehealth might need more staff as compared to a nursing home where the average health condition of the residents is better.

  • Staffing rating: 2 (Below Average).
  • Average number of residents per day: 132.1 (the state of 105.1 and a National average of 86.1).
  • Total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day: 1 hour and 39 minutes (the state of 1 hour and 41 minutes and a National average of 1 hour and 34 minutes).
  • RN hours per resident per day: 25 minutes (the state of 50 minutes and a National average of 41 minutes).
  • LPN/LVN hours per resident per day: 1 hour and 14 minutes (the state of 51 minutes and a National average of 52 minutes).
  • Nurse aide hours per resident per day: 1 hour and 54 minutes (the state of 2 hours and 14 minutes and a National average of 2 hours and 18 minutes).
  • Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day: 5 minutes (the state of 6 minutes and a National average of 5 minutes).

Registered Nurse staffing rating

These are certified healthcare workers responsible for coordination, management, and general delivery of care to the residentsof a nursing home. The rating of RN staffing depends on the staff-sick resident ratio. Some residents of a nursing home are not ashealthy as other residents might need more care, so nursing homes with more RN staff will be better equipped to fulfill the caring needs of such residents.

  • Registered Nurse staffing rating: 2 (Below Average).
  • Average number of residents per day: 132.1 (the state of 105.1 and a National average of 86.1).
  • RN hours per resident per day: 25 minutes (the state of 50 minutes and a National average of 41 minutes).

Penalties

If a nursing home receives a severe citation and is unable to improve on it for long, a penalty may be imposed. This penalty can be either a fine or a canceled payment from Medicare.

  • Federal fines in the last 3 years: 0
  • Amount(s) and date(s): This nursing home hasn’t received any fines in the last 3 years.States may also impose penalties under state law. To search state websites Click here.
  • Payment denials by Medicare in the last 3 years: 0

Popular questions at Sterling Care At South Mountain

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home is a facility for old adults that provides medical services as well as help with important daily tasks, such as eating and bathing. Patients in nursing homes are supervised by a team of physicians and nurses to ensure that care is always available. Nursing homes provide visitation options so that patients can maintain their relationships with their loved ones.

What happens when one spouse goes to a nursing home?

Medicaid has spousal protection rules in place, which vary from state to state. These rules are in place to ensure that the spouse can keep the assets and income they need to live comfortably. In most cases, spouses can continue to use the entirety of their own income. They may be able to access a portion of their spouse’s income, depending on the situation. The spouse will also be able to keep 50 percent of the couple’s total joint assets.

How can I get my loved one admitted to a nursing home?

Getting your loved one into a nursing home can take time, particularly if you plan on using Medicaid to pay for their care. Medicaid approval can take several months, so it’s important to plan ahead when you can. Some nursing homes will accept ‘Medicaid pending’ patients, but others may require you to use another form of payment for admission until the Medicaid goes through.

How much does it cost to stay in a veterans nursing home?

Every state has state veterans’ homes, which are nursing homes that are subsidized by the state government and the VA. These homes are priced on a sliding scale depending on the veteran’s current income. The VA also offers stipends for long-term care costs. These stipends are often over $100 per day.

How to get a dementia patient into a nursing home?

Caring for someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s can be very challenging. While every situation is different, there are some key signs that a dementia patient should be moved into a facility with care available around the clock. Some of these signs include:

  • Frequent wandering
  • Difficulty moving around
  • No caregiver available locally
  • Family caregivers are stressed and unable to maintain a balanced life

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