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 26 to 50 of 58 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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 July 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  9. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2023).

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

    Provide 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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2023).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2023).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2022).

  20. 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 August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  21. 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 August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  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 August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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.