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3.5 from 102 reviews
5 stars
52
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
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Overall Review of Sterling Care At South Mountain
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Staff attitudes vary day to day
Staff helpfulness and responsiveness are described as mixed across reviews.
Many reviewers describe staff as friendly, caring, and attentive, including nurses, CNA/GNAs, and unit staff who address questions and provide hands-on help. A smaller set of reviews describe the opposite experience, with weekend/evening staff portrayed as less attentive and some situations involving delays, missed needs, or poor communication with families. Several residents and families also note that individual staff members made a difference, even when other parts of the experience were frustrating.
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Cleanliness is a repeated plus
Clean rooms and an overall clean facility are frequently mentioned.
Across the reviews, multiple families and visitors highlight cleanliness, bright rooms, and the absence of bad odors. Some reviewers also mention that housekeeping and facility upkeep happen regularly, alongside examples of clean, well-kept rooms during rehab or long-term care stays. A minority of reviews criticize cleanliness and housekeeping lapses, like dirty linens or unpleasant odors, which shows the experience is not consistent for everyone.
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Care responsiveness draws strong complaints
Residents and families report delayed or missed care in multiple situations.
Several reviews describe problems with response time for alerts, medication timing, or getting help when needed, including examples of long waits and delayed items like water or medications. Other concerns center on communication gaps—families say they were not updated, did not receive clear answers, or had trouble reaching the right person. Taken together, the recurring theme is that urgency and follow-through were sometimes not what families expected, especially during nights or weekends.
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Nursing safety concerns appear in reviews
Some reviews describe safety lapses and inadequate monitoring.
A number of negative reviews describe residents left in unsafe or uncomfortable situations, including call buttons not within reach, patients unattended for long stretches, or issues like dehydration. A few reviews also describe medication errors or serious neglect-type experiences, along with dissatisfaction with how staff handled the situation. While other reviews report compassionate care, these safety-focused complaints are prominent enough to be a major caution in the overall feedback.
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Food quality is hit-or-miss
Food is described as inconsistent across residents and stays.
Some reviewers say meals were tasty, with residents enjoying lunch and dinner or food described as “not too bad.” Others criticize the food as cold, bland, unappealing, or difficult to eat, and a few mention missed portions or medication-related delays that affected mealtimes. Overall, dining quality seems to vary, with both positive and negative stories appearing in the reviews.
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Room condition and maintenance vary
Reviews describe room maintenance and upkeep as inconsistent.
Positive reviews mention clean, bright, spacious, and well-kept rooms. Negative reviews, however, include complaints about chipped or worn surfaces, temperature issues, non-working items like TVs, and problems with laundry or linens. A separate concern raised in one review involves ongoing layout or presentation issues, reinforcing that room conditions were not uniformly maintained.
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Features
Housing
148 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Boonsboro, Maryland offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for senior living, with a variety of amenities and services located within a short distance. The town boasts several parks such as Washington Monument State Park and Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center for leisurely walks or bird watching. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Walgreens and Martin's nearby for easy access to medication and healthcare needs. There are also reputable physicians such as Family Medicine Center and Central ENT Consultants, P.C., along with Meritus Health hospital just a few miles away. Residents can enjoy dining options at Captain Benders Tavern, Nutter's Ice Cream, and Cracker Barrel, while cafes like Rik's Cafe and Lost Dog Coffee offer cozy places to socialize with friends. Places of worship such as Trinity Episcopal Church and St Joseph Catholic Church provide spiritual support in the community. Boonsboro is a welcoming and convenient location for seniors looking for a peaceful yet vibrant retirement lifestyle.
Parks
Washington Monument State Park (1.6 miles)
Brownsville Community Pond (8.4 miles)
Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center (8.8 miles)
Doubs Woods Park (9.1 miles)
Hagerstown City Park (10.1 miles)
Hagerstown Fairgrounds (10.3 miles)
Physicians
Family Medicine Center (3.2 miles)
Parkview Medical Group (4.4 miles)
Central ENT Consultants, P.C. (7.9 miles)
MyEyeDr (8 miles)
New Vision Laser Center (8.2 miles)
Meritus Internal Medicine Robinwood (8.4 miles)
Pastrana Gutierrez Laura Comprehensive Neurology Services Pa Hagerstown (8.4 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (4.4 miles)
Captain Benders Tavern (6.1 miles)
Nutter's Ice Cream (6.1 miles)
Waffle House (8 miles)
McDonald's (8 miles)
Cracker Barrel (8 miles)
Wendy's (8 miles)
Pharmacies
Epic Pharmacies (7.2 miles)
Sharpsburg Pharmacy (7.2 miles)
Health Mart (7.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (7.9 miles)
Martin's (8 miles)
Walgreens (8.2 miles)
Walgreens (8.5 miles)
Hospitals
Meritus Health (8.5 miles)
Davita Hagerstown Dialysis (9.7 miles)
Washington County Hospital (9.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (8.6 miles)
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148 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Serene location with independence-support balance and nearby healthcare and dining options.
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