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HomePennsylvaniaQuality Life Services - Sugar Creek

Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek

120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 162627244453146Google Maps
3.3on Google(41 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
114
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $246,480

How Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek Compares in Pennsylvania

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
PA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.45 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.6%
PA average
44.5%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.89.
Reported RN time is 0.58 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.79.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 14, 2024
Most recent cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,981/mo
Pennsylvania median
Private Room
$11,932/mo
Pennsylvania median
Armstrong County 65+
14,993
22.9% of county
County Population
65,538
Armstrong County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Worthington, Pennsylvania with 114 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
114
Avg Residents/Day
108.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 6, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Armstrong
Last Inspection
May 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
211.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (44)

F0805Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 14 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$246,480
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 5, 2026
$91,245
FineMay 8, 2024
$155,235
Payment DenialMay 8, 2024
22 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.91 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.6%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MARKIVICH, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
NICHOLAS, LAWRENCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
TACK, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
TACK-BEARDSLEY, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
TACK-YUREK, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
ENCOVA MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 9, 2025
FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE AGENCYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 9, 2025
SUGAR CREEK REST, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 15, 2025
CARTER, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
KANIA, TONIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
LOPICCOLO, BONNIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
MERCURIO, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
NICHOLAS, LAWRENCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 15, 2025
STAFFORD, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek and nearby alternatives.

All Pennsylvania facilities
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
Worthington, PACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $246,480
Quality Life Services - Chicora
Chicora, PA4.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $91,936
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
Kittanning, PA9.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Kittanning, PA10.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $29,346
Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care
Cabot, PA10.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
Quality Life Services - Sarver
Sarver, PA10.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Butler, PA11.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,011
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
Worthington, PA · Current facility
—2/51/52/5$246,480
Quality Life Services - Chicora
Chicora, PA
4.9 mi1/51/52/5$91,936
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
Kittanning, PA
9.5 mi3/53/55/5None recorded
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Kittanning, PA
10.1 mi1/51/51/5$29,346
Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care
Cabot, PA
10.3 mi2/52/53/5$8,021
Quality Life Services - Sarver
Sarver, PA
10.5 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Butler, PA
11.7 mi1/51/53/5$30,011

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek?▾
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Pennsylvania is $10,981/month for a semi-private room and $11,932/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek had any health inspection violations?▾
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $246,480.
What are the staffing levels at Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek?▾
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek provides 3.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 1.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.6%.
How many beds does Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek have?▾
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek has 114 certified beds with an average of 108.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Quality Life Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek?▾
On Google Maps, Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 41 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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