Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center

Nursing Home · Sykesville, MD

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number215265

Contact & location

710 Obrecht Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
Carroll County

Phone: (410) 795-8808
ZIP code: 21784 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 66
Residents per day: 62.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name: Carroll MD Opco LLC
Medicare certified since: July 18, 1994
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.2

Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.9

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 4.02 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.80 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 1.03 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.20 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.79 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 60.8 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 61.5 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: June 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 23.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 10
Citations on record (3 years): 54 health · 26 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-06-22	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-22	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-22	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-12-11	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-12-11	Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. F0941 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-11	Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-11	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-11	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-11	Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-06-05	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-12
2021-09-22	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2021-09-22	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-11-21
2018-09-17	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2018-11-09
2018-09-17	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2018-11-09
2018-09-17	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2018-11-09
2018-09-17	Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. F0772 · Administration Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2018-11-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $9,113 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-12-11	Fine	$9,113

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Bharaj, Narender (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Scherer, Timothy (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer, Moishe (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Carroll MD Holdco LLC (organization)	Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer, Moishe (individual)	Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Scherer, Timothy (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center?

Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.

How many beds does Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center have?

It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 62 residents per day.

Has Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $9,113 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center?

(410) 795-8808. The facility is located at 710 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.