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60/100Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (MEDIA, Pennsylvania)
318 SOUTH ORANGE STREET, MEDIA, Pennsylvania 19063
Phone: 6105661400
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
164
Avg Residents/Day
148.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Delaware
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Pennsylvania Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.52 | 0.78 | -0.26 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.58 | 3.90 | -0.32 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 2/5 | 3.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 45.4% | 44.6% | - |
Health Citation History
34 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-10-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-10-25 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-25 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-21 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-23 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2022-12-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-12-30 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
0 fire safety citations on record
No fire safety citations on record.
Total Penalties & Fines
$25,625
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $8,824 | - |
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $16,801 | - |
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