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Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 114 beds, Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek serves Worthington in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 17, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $246K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Armstrong Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 97 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.6 | 97.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 43.6% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $246,480 | $130,873 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Jun 2026, 16 May 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 L ×1 D ×30 E ×8 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | Fine | $91,245 | |
| 8 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 22 days |
| 8 May 2024 | Fine | $155,235 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.6%, RNs 33.3%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.7% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek, Llc. Chain: Quality Life Services (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encova Mutual Insurance Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2025 |
| First National Insurance Agency | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2025 |
| Sugar Creek Rest, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Armstrong County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp | Kittanning | 17 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 123.5 | — | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center | Kittanning | 119 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 97 | 81.5 | $131K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Kittanning | 113 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 97.3 | $38K | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Armstrong County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $246K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek?
It is part of the Quality Life Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.