QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK
Grade C — 74/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
114
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$155,235
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
MARKIVICH, MICHAEL
NICHOLAS, LAWRENCE
TACK, STEVEN
TACK-BEARDSLEY, SUSAN
TACK-YUREK, MARY
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Fine | — | $155,235 |
| May 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | — |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (37)
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Environmental Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK in WORTHINGTON, Pennsylvania has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 73.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK have?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK has 37 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK been fined?
Yes. QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK has $155,235 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK have?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK has 114 certified beds with approximately 109 current residents (96% occupancy). The facility is located at 120 LAKESIDE DRIVE, WORTHINGTON, Pennsylvania 16262. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
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