Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
120 Lakeside Drive · Worthington, PA · 16262 · 7244453146
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Quality Life Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $91,245 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$91,245 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $246,480 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
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 July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
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 July 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024
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 July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 5, 2026 | Fine | $91,245 |
| May 8, 2024 | Fine | $155,235 |
| May 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395410 · certified since April 6, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.