All citations for Sterling Care Forest Hill

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

December 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 79 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 21, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than 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 F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
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 December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
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 August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0771, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than 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 F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
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 August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
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 December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 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.