Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262 · 7244453146 · 114 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Quality Life Services, a group operating 10 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $394,824 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 3.17. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-05 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-05 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2025-05-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-16 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2024-06-14 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-08 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2023-08-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-18 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Fine | $91,245 |
| 2024-05-08 | Fine | $155,235 |
| 2024-05-08 | Payment Denial | 22 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKIVICH, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| NICHOLAS, LAWRENCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| TACK, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| TACK-BEARDSLEY, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| TACK-YUREK, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395410. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.