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Deficiency Records for Sterling Care Forest Hill
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Sterling Care Forest Hill. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Sterling Care Forest Hill. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | 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 | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-22 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | 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 | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2025-12-22 | 2026-01-27 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | 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 | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | 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 | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-14 | 2024-10-18 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | 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 | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2024-09-13 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-14 | 2022-07-21 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |