Last verified: October 2026
Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center is a 72-bed licensed nursing home in Sykesville, Carroll County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 06018 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 72 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 58 (88% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | CARROLL MD OPCO LLC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 18, 1994 |
| CMS certification number | 215265 |
| Address | 710 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 795-8808 |
What is Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Carroll County nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (1 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center, on June 22, 2026, produced 21 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (6), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (3), Resident Rights Deficiencies (2). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| June 22, 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| June 22, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| June 22, 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| June 22, 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard |
How well is Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center staffed?
Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center reports 4.57 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.89 registered-nurse hours and 2.50 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.68 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 62% and RN turnover 58%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
Has Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 2 fine(s) totaling $37,436 for Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | Fine | $28,323 |
| December 11, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
How does Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center compare with other nursing homes near Sykesville?
By size, Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center ranks 7 of 10 nursing homes in Carroll County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 4 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 10 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 25 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 11 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg.
What should families ask before choosing Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center?
Start from Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the June 22, 2026 survey's 21 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 62% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (1 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06018 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
