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B
Good

COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER

710 OBRECHT ROAD · SYKESVILLE, MD 21784

4107958808 · For profit - Limited Liability company

66 beds67 residents247 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.9913 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.10 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 11.54% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (16.54% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️16.54% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.9913hrs/resident/day▲ 0.10
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8324hrs/resident/day▲ 0.15
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
11.54%
4.1259 weekday → 3.6497 weekend
Agency Staff
16.54%
9.2% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.8417hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.8846hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.4438std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Carroll County Average+0.03 HPRD
3.96
03.99 HPRD
vs. Maryland State Average+0.07 HPRD
3.92
03.99 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.10 HPRD
3.90
03.99 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER ★
SYKESVILLE · This facility
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B
3.99130.8324★☆☆☆☆
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SYKESVILLE
0.3 mi
A
4.23621.3976★★★★☆
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR
SYKESVILLE
0.4 mi
C
3.39140.4396★★★☆☆
CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER
RANDALLSTOWN
6.3 mi
B
3.81521.0141★☆☆☆☆
PLEASANT VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
MOUNT AIRY
8.8 mi
B
3.54860.5576★★★☆☆
PATAPSCO HEALTHCARE
RANDALLSTOWN
9.2 mi
B
3.50.6451★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
51
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Dec 11, 2025Health
6 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼
Jun 5, 2025Health
15 deficiencies cited
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Sep 22, 2021Health
22 deficiencies cited
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Sep 17, 2018Health
8 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.