Deficiency Records for Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sterling Health Care and Rehab 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | 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 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | 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 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | 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 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | 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 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | 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 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-22 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | 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 | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-21 | N |
