Deficiency Records for Sterling Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sterling Health and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-11 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-10 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-22 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-18 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-25 | N |
| Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-04 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | N |
| Provide large enough exits. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-20 | N |
