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 33 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).

  14. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, 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).

  16. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, 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).

  18. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, 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).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, 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).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, 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).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, 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).

  23. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).

  24. 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 April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).

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

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

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

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services 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.