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HomePennsylvaniaSterling Health Care and Rehab Center

Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center

318 South Orange Street, Media, PA 190636105661400WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(50 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
164
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $25,625

How Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center 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
2/5
PA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.51 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.52 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.3%
PA average
44.5%
Higher than 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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.89.
Reported RN time is 0.52 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
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 27, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 25, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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
Delaware County 65+
96,358
16.7% of county
County Population
575,312
Delaware County

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.

Beds
164
Avg Residents/Day
148.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 29, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Delaware
Last Inspection
Oct 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
81.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: 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: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$25,625
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 25, 2024
$8,824
FineOct 25, 2024
$16,801

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

Nurse Aide1.99 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.21 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.3%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STERLING HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2002
GELLEY, LEAH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Jan 1, 2013
GELLEY, MEIR5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2002
GELLEY, MEIRW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2002
GELLEY, MEIRCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 24, 2006
STERLING HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2002

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center and nearby alternatives.

All Pennsylvania facilities
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
Media, PACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $25,625
Monticello House
Media, PA4,224 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen
Wallingford, PA1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $282,733
Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Springfield, PA2.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,010
Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center at Lima Estates
Lima, PA2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Lima, PA2.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Willowbrooke Court-Granite
Media, PA2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
Media, PA · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$25,625
Monticello House
Media, PA
4,224 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen
Wallingford, PA
1.7 mi1/51/52/5$282,733
Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Springfield, PA
2.4 mi2/52/52/5$20,010
Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center at Lima Estates
Lima, PA
2.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Lima, PA
2.8 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Willowbrooke Court-Granite
Media, PA
2.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

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 Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?▾
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center 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). Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 25, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $25,625.
What are the staffing levels at Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?▾
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center provides 3.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 1.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.3%.
How many beds does Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center have?▾
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center has 164 certified beds with an average of 148.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Nationwide Healthcare Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania, including 2 in Media. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 50 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Nationwide Healthcare Services

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →