Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Worthington, PA
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $155,235 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA
(724) 445-3146
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
114
Certified beds
Average residents
110
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Quality Life Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-04-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.97
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.2% |
86.9%
9.3 pts better
|
93.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.1% |
93.5%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.2%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.7% |
6.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
6.5%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.1% |
19.9%
7.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.3% |
18.7%
0.4 pts better
|
16.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.0% |
19.6%
1.6 pts better
|
16.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.5% |
18.3%
2.8 pts better
|
14.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.4% |
26.4%
3 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
5.3%
2.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.5% |
68.9%
24.6 pts better
|
81.7%
11.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.5% |
68.7%
18.8 pts better
|
79.7%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-14 · Fire 2024-06-14
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-18 · Fire 2023-08-18
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
C · Minimal harm
2025-05-16
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-12
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-14
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-07-12
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-14
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-12
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-14
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K908 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2023-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-07-12
L · Immediate jeopardy
2024-05-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-08
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F922 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-10-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$155,235
2024-05-08
Fine
Fine · fine $155,235
Fine
$0
2024-05-08
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-20 · 22 days
22 day denial
Ownership
Markivich, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nicholas, Lawrence
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tack, Steven
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tack-Beardsley, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tack-Yurek, Mary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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