Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - SUGAR CREEK
WORTHINGTON, PA · 114 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 5, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395410 · first certified April 1978
Ownership
Operated by QUALITY LIFE SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed March 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from SUGAR CREEK REST, INC
Position within PA
5 citations — more than 25% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
4 of the 5 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | 4 |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 |
| June 5, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-05-16 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-06-14 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2024-06-14 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-14 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 16, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 2, 2025) |
June 14, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.