Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2024-10-25 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity K)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-10-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022-12-30 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.33
state median 3.36
Weekend staffing gap
−5%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.38
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
9%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
51%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
2 enforcement action(s), totaling $25,625 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $8,824 |
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $16,801 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER (HOCKESSIN, DE) —
- REGENCY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER (WILMINGTON, DE) —
- POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (MILFORD, DE) —
- BROOKSIDE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (ROSLYN, PA) —
- LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PHILADELPHIA, PA) —
- RENAISSANCE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (PHILADELPHIA, PA) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-03 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-25 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-21 | F0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-02-08 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-01-23 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-27 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0567 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-12-30 | F0887 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |