Sterling Nursing and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sterling Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 22, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and assistance devices was provided for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for transfers and accidents (Resident #20 and #23). The facility failed to ensure that Resident #23 had foot pedals on her wheelchair after demonstration she was unable to hold her feet up resulting in a possible fracture/ sprain. CNA C, NA G, and CNA H transferred Resident # 20 and Resident #23 by hooking their arms under the resident's armpits . This deficient practice has the potential to affect residents in the building who required extensive assistance which could result in residents having pain, falls or injuries including lacerations and fractures. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 11, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for infection control, 26 of 26 cans of foam hand sanitizer reviewed for expiration dates and 2 of 2 bottles of gel hand sanitizer reviewed for expiration dates. CNA A failed to change her gloves after they became contaminated during incontinent care while assisting Resident #2. The facility failed to prevent the use of expired alcohol-based hand sanitizer (foam and gel). These failures could place residents at risk for cross contamination and the spread of infection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Sep 11, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for physical environment. The facility failed to ensure the dishwasher met manufacturer's recommendation of 120 degrees Fahrenheit for the wash and sanitize cycle. This failure could place residents at risk of foodborne illnesses and residents and staff. Findings included: Observation and interview on 9/10/25 at 1:38 p.m. revealed DA H said the dish machine was supposed to get up to 120 degrees. DA H ran the machine three times, and the wash temperature got to 100 degrees, the sanitizer level reached 114 degrees. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 8, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed. The facility failed to use pasteurized eggs for fried eggs for the residents. The facility failed to ensure temperatures of the mechanically altered diets were checked for safe holding temperatures. The facility failed to take out sweet potatoes in the dry storage when they were beginning to show signs of rot. The facility failed to keep the freezer clean, the freezer floor had food particles and debris. The facility failed to store dishes in a manner to prevent contamination, dishes were stored face-up. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 22, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards in the facility's only kitchen. The facility failed to ensure the dishwasher machine dispensed the correct amount of chlorine sanitizer. This failure could place residents who receive food prepared in the facility kitchen at increased risk of exposure to food-borne illnesses. Findings included: During an observation and interview on 06/21/23 at 09:40 AM DA A was seen washing the dishes with the use of the automatic dishwasher. DA A was in the process of checking the sanitizing chemicals on the dishwasher. The DA took a test strip and placed it in the dishwasher water compartment. […]