Sterling Health Care and Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 318 South Orange Street, Media, PA 19063
- CCN
- 396083
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 164
- Residents per day
- 149
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $25,625 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Delaware County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 28 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Oct 2024 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Oct 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 15 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 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 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0578 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 15 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0758 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | 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 | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 30 Dec 2022 | F0887 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.51 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.00 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.21 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 51.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 55.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.6% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center LLC
- Chain
- Nationwide Healthcare Services (7 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 1 Jul 2002 | |
| Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2002 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Delaware County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello House | Media | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen | Wallingford | 1 of 5 | 19 | $282,733 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Springfield | 2 of 5 | 10 | $20,010 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| Fair Acres Geriatric Center | Lima | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center at Lima Estates | Lima | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Willowbrooke Court-Granite | Media | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Rehab and Skd Nsg | Media | 4 of 5 | 0 | $151,457 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The | Chester | 3 of 5 | 6 | $89,766 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| HCC at White Horse Village | Newtown Square | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| William Hood Dunwoody Care Ctr | Newtown Square | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Broomall Manor | Broomall | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 18 Sep 2025 | |
| Pine View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Broomall | 2 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 26 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center (CCN 396083). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sterling-health-care-and-rehab-center-media-pa-396083/
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Questions
- When was Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Oct 2023.
- Who operates Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Nationwide Healthcare Services. The CMS ownership file names Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.