Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Sugar Creek Care Center
351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, PA 16323 · 8144370100 · 148 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wecare Centers, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $640,489 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.09 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 2.78. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-12-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-11-13 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-29 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-08-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-08-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-06-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-27 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-05-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-09 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2024-12-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-09-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-09-20 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-09-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-09-20 | 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 2024-10-29 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. | C | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCS HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2024 |
| EMSIR LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| KJA UPMC4 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| KORN, ELI | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| RODGERS, CATHERINE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| SCHWARTZ, ALAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WECARE HCC LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| BUSH, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| RODGERS, CATHERINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395777. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.