Nursing homeActive
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek
120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 162627244453146114 certified beds · 108 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2024
Deficiencies
44
● 0● 42● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$246,480
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-06-05
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-05 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-16 | Standard | 0170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-14 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-08 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F605
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F656
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F676
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F695
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F744
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F745
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 395410-20260605-F812
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity KHarm
Food & nutrition
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395410-20260305-F805
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395410-20260305-F583
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395410-20260305-F656
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395410-20260305-F835
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F568
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F585
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F600
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F605
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F610
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F627
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F689
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F694
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F699
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-02Record 395410-20250516-F908
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F622
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F684
F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F691
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F695
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F801
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F814
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F842
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 395410-20240614-F908
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity LHarm
Infection control
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 395410-20240508-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 395410-20240508-F580
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 395410-20240508-F835
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Civil money penalty | $91,245 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-05-08 | Civil money penalty | $155,235 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-05-08 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 22 days, from 2024-06-20 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.58
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.45
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.17
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 19.7% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.3% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 30.1% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markivich, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nicholas, Lawrence Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tack, Steven Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tack-Beardsley, Susan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tack-Yurek, Mary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Christine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Encova Mutual Insurance Group Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| First National Insurance Agency Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kania, Tonia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lopiccolo, Bonnie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mercurio, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nicholas, Lawrence Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stafford, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sugar Creek Rest, Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Quality Life Services — 10 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Armstrong.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Life Services - Chicora Chicora | 4.9 mi | 2026-06-26 | 1662 |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver Sarver | 10.5 mi | 2026-02-23 | 0360 |
| Concordia Lutheran Health And Human Care Cabot | 10.3 mi | 2025-08-08 | 1311 |
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp Kittanning | 9.5 mi | 2025-07-09 | 0210 |
| Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Kittanning | 10.1 mi | 2026-06-11 | 11063 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |