All citations for Sterling Care Riverside

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

August 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 70 citations

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 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).
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 25, 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
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 25, 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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 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
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 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
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 25, 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
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 25, 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
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2019).
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 December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 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 August 25, 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
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 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
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 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
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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 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.