CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Media, Pennsylvania with 164 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GELLEY, LEAH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 5% | Jan 1, 2013 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 24, 2006 |
| STERLING HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2002 |
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