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710 Obrecht Road Sykesville, MD 21784 · Carroll County
All 3 nursing homes in Sykesville, MD (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 215265 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.57 hours per resident per day at Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center, above the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 0.89 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.26 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 62% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maryland's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 22, 2026 and found 12 deficiencies, plus 9 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 58 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 58 citations at Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center across 4 inspection dates, 11 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on June 22, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (11) and resident assessment and care planning (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, June 22, 2026). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
June 22, 2026 · 15 citations · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide 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.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 11, 2025 · 6 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
EConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
June 5, 2025 · 15 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DEducate 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.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
September 22, 2021 · 22 citations
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
EConduct 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.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure 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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Questions to ask on a tour of Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 22, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 11, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 62% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $37,436 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Fine | $28,323 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 1.0 mi
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10.6 mi
Northwest Hospital Center RandallstownEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 11m for patients treated and sent home
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12.4 mi
Carroll Hospital Center WestminsterEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 34m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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