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 51 to 70 of 70 citations

  1. 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).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

  4. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, 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).

  5. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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

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

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, 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).

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

    Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0909, 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).

  10. 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 December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

  12. 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 December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

  14. 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 December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.