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 25 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, 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).

  14. 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 August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0347, 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).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, 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).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

  19. 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 August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

  20. 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 August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, 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).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, 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).

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.