Franklin, PA

Sugar Creek Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 20 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, PA

(814) 437-0100

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

148

Certified beds

Average residents

99

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Wecare Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.78

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.82

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.83

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

47%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.7
About the same
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.2
0.4 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.5%
86.9%
43.4 pts worse
93.4%
49.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.0%
93.5%
2.5 pts better
95.5%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
3.2%
2.9 pts worse
3.3%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.6%
6.5%
0.9 pts better
11.4%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.5%
6.5%
6 pts worse
5.4%
7.1 pts worse
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 26.9%
18.7%
8.2 pts worse
16.7%
10.2 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 17.5%
19.6%
2.1 pts better
16.3%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.1%
18.3%
1.2 pts better
14.9%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
0.9%
0.7 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
1.7%
0.2 pts better
1.7%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.2%
26.4%
0.8 pts worse
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
5.3%
1 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 30.6%
68.9%
38.3 pts worse
81.7%
51.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.6%
9.8%
2.8 pts worse
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
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 35.5%
68.7%
33.2 pts worse
79.7%
44.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.9%
23.1%
1.2 pts better
23.9%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-29 · Fire 2025-08-29

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-20 · Fire 2024-09-20

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-29

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-10-29

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-20

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-10-29

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-29

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-11-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

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 2026-01-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2026-01-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-01-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-01-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

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 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

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 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-31

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

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 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

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 2024-10-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Scs Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2024-05-01
Bush, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-01
Emsir LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2024-05-01
Grinspan, Aryeh

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2024-05-01
Grinspan, Aryeh

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2024-05-01
Grinspan, Aryeh

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2024-05-01
Kja Upmc4 LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2024-05-01
Korn, Eli

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-05-01
Rodgers, Catherine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-01
Wecare Hcc LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2024-05-01
Wielgus, Gedaliah

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-05-01
Wielgus, Gedaliah

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-05-01
Wielgus, Gedaliah

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-05-01

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