Facility profile · CCN 215194
Sterling Care Forest Hill
44 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $10,036.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202644
Total citations
8
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$10,036
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
44 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F584 | 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 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2024 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| Oct 24, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F761 | 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 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F756 | 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 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F584 | 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 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F578 | 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 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Sep 27, 2019 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F761 | 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 |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F657 | 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 |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F584 | 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 | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F578 | 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 |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Jun 5, 2018 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $10,036 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 | — |
About this record
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