All citations for Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center

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

October 25, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 24, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  4. 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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  5. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  6. 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 January 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

  8. 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 October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (April 15, 2026).

  13. 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 December 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  16. 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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  17. 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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  20. 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 August 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

  21. 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 October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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.