All citations for Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 11, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.