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Sugar Creek Care Center
351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, PA 16323
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.
Sugar Creek Care Center, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, is certified for 148 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Wecare Centers chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 12, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 46.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Venango Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 25 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.0 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.9% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 29 Aug 2025, 20 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×29 E ×4 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 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 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.9%, RNs 66.7%; 2 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 | 13.0% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.1% | 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: Scs Opco Llc. Chain: Wecare Centers (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scs Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2024 |
| Emsir LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/01/2024 |
| Kja Upmc4 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/01/2024 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| 3sss 3 Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Brossier Companies LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Crestview 360 Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Kja Upmc4 Propco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Legacy 360 Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Pa 4 Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Pa 4 Prop 1 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Pen Med LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| S C Prop 1 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
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 Venango County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Nursing and Rehab | Oil City | 95 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7.4 | $8K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit | Seneca | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 31.3 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Caring Place, The | Franklin | 100 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 | $8K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Oakwood Heights Villageabuse icon | Oil City | 106 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 25.5 | $14K | 6 Feb 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Venango County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sugar Creek Care Center been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Sugar Creek Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sugar Creek Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sugar Creek Care Center?
It is part of the Wecare Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Scs Holdco LLC, Emsir LLC and Kja Upmc4 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sugar Creek Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2025.
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.