Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sterling Care Riverside during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Food service sanitation failures were observed when a scoop was left inside a container of thickener with the handle touching the contents, and a carton of creamer with visible dark green growth was found in a nutrition room refrigerator near prepared sandwiches. The dishwashing process also failed to meet the machine’s posted hot water sanitizing temperatures, with the wash gauge reading below the required minimum while dirty dishes backed up on the line and food debris was seen on the clean side and in a clean rack.
A resident was observed receiving oxygen at a rate higher than the active physician order, with the care plan and medical record containing conflicting information about the prescribed oxygen therapy. The discrepancy between the ordered, documented, and provided oxygen therapy was confirmed by facility staff during the survey.
Failure to preserve resident dignity during mealtimes. Two residents were observed receiving meal assistance in ways that did not maintain dignity: one resident with CVA-related hemiplegia and a right arm contracture was eating breakfast in bed without staff assistance, spilling food on the neck and chest with no protective covering in place, and was later seen with crumbs and food on the face and neck after breakfast; another resident was spoon fed by a GNA who remained standing at the bedside despite a chair being available.
Unsafe and Unfinished Resident Environment: Surveyors observed an outdoor patio used by residents that contained two metal beds, two bed headboards, weeds growing through the fence and cement, and overgrown weeds in the parking area. Surveyors also found 5 of 15 resident rooms with damaged walls, including unpainted areas and unsanded drywall patches, leaving the rooms visibly unfinished and not homelike.
A resident admitted with a pressure ulcer had MDS assessments that documented pressure ulcers present in Section M, but M0100A was coded as no on the admission, quarterly, and subsequent quarterly assessments. During survey observation, an LPN performed a dressing change for the resident’s pressure ulcers, and the MDS coordinator confirmed the coding was a mistake and an oversight.
Delayed medication administration was identified for a resident after surveyors reviewed a complaint and the MAR audit report. Multiple doses of oxycodone, alprazolam, and gabapentin were documented several hours after their scheduled times, and the DON initially said they were unaware of any med pass issues before later acknowledging the concern and stating nurses should not wait until the end of shift to sign meds off.
Lack of Supervision and Unsafe Dining Room Conditions: A resident was observed trying to eat the aluminum lid from an apple juice container while another resident was moving around in a wheelchair without socks, using their feet to maneuver. No staff were present in the dining room or at the nearby nurse's station at the time, and an LPN later stated that residents were being brought to the area for coffee social hour and that activities staff would be there.
The facility failed to ensure RN services were provided for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. Record review showed no RN was scheduled or present for an 8-hour consecutive period, and the DON confirmed there was no nurse coverage for the entire building during the overnight shift and all day the next day, although she lived nearby and could come in if needed.
A facility failed to post nurse staffing information in a clear and visible manner as required. During observation of the first floor staffing board, the surveyor found no clearly visible staff-to-resident ratio posting, and the information could not be readily located or reviewed by residents, visitors, or staff.
Expired supplies were found in one of two medication storage rooms during a surveyor observation. An LPN had to locate the person with the keys before the room could be opened, and the surveyor identified expired blood collection tubes, an Eswab collection system, and a Luer Lock syringe with needles. The expired items were shown to the LPN, and the DON was later notified.
A facility failed to keep accurate resident records for two residents. One resident with a Foley had missing and conflicting documentation about catheter changes, including inconsistent directions in the chart and no clear MAR/TAR entry for the change. Another resident was listed in the wrong room on the facility matrix, and the surveyor found the matrix did not match the resident’s actual location.
The facility failed to maintain infection control in the laundry area, where the eye wash sink and hopper were dirty and the wall above the hopper was exposed with missing drywall and valve knobs. The facility also failed to sanitize a shared BP machine between residents during med pass, and a resident was observed using undated oxygen tubing and humidifier equipment.
Food Storage and Dishwashing Sanitation Failures
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The facility failed to ensure sanitary practices were followed in the kitchen and nutrition area when a container of thickener powder was observed with a plastic-handled scooper left inside the powder, with the handle touching the contents. The Director of Dining Services acknowledged that the scoop should not have been left in the container and confirmed that scoops were intended to be hung separately. In the first-floor nutrition room refrigerator, a carton of creamer covered with a plastic bag was observed with spots of dark green matter or growth on it and was sitting next to a tray of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The Unit Manager observed the concern and removed the creamer carton from the refrigerator. The facility also failed to ensure the dishwasher was operating at the manufacturer-specified temperatures during the dishwashing process. During observation, staff were pushing dirty dishes through the conveyor dishwasher while no staff were present on the receiving side to remove clean dishes, causing the line to back up. The wash temperature gauge was observed at 138F, then 132F, and later 130F, while the manufacturer placard stated the machine was in hot water sanitizing mode requiring a minimum wash temperature of 160F and a minimum final rinse temperature of 180F. Food debris was observed on the clean side where dishes were sitting after processing, and orange debris was also seen in a clean rack of dishes. During interview, the Dietary Aide stated the debris had been present since after lunch and that they had been telling others not to put food over there. The Director of Dining Services stated the temperature was not rising because the machine was full of dishes and no one was available to remove the clean dishes coming out. The dish machine log for August showed temperatures on two dates had been crossed out and rewritten with a note that the machine had been repaired and was good, and the surveyor later observed the dishwasher process still operating below the posted minimum temperatures.
Failure to Follow and Accurately Document Oxygen Therapy Orders
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The facility failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident by not following the active medical order for continuous oxygen therapy. The resident was observed receiving oxygen at 5 liters per minute via nasal cannula, despite an active medical order specifying continuous oxygen at 4 liters per minute. This discrepancy was confirmed by both the unit manager and the Director of Nursing during the survey. Additionally, the resident's care plan contained conflicting interventions, listing both 4 liters and 3 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula, and a progress note from a nurse practitioner documented the resident as being on oxygen as needed at 3 liters, which did not match the active order. The lack of consistency between the physician's orders, the care plan, and the actual care provided resulted in the resident not receiving respiratory care as prescribed. The surveyor's review found that the resident's care plan and medical record did not accurately reflect the current medical order for oxygen therapy, and the care provided did not align with the physician's instructions. These findings were acknowledged by facility leadership during the survey.
Failure to Preserve Resident Dignity During Mealtimes
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The facility failed to provide dignity and respect to residents dependent on staff assistance with activities of daily living during mealtimes. During a morning tour of the second-floor clinical unit, Resident #43 was observed eating breakfast in bed without staff assistance. The resident had pureed and ground food on the tray and was using a black-handled adaptive spoon in a contracted right hand to feed themself, but was spilling food on the neck and chest. No nursing clinical staff were present in the room or available in the hallway to assist, and the resident did not have protective clothing covering the neck, chest, or bedsheets from spills. Later, the resident was again observed after breakfast with a pillowcase under the chin and crumbs and bits of food on the face and neck after the tray had been removed. Resident #43’s medical record showed diagnoses of status post cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, and right arm contracture, and the resident’s ADL care plan included staff assistance with feeding at mealtimes. In a separate observation, Resident #7 was being spoon fed by GNA #8 while the GNA stood at the bedside, despite a guest chair being available in the room. When the unit manager was informed of the observations involving Resident #7 and Resident #43, she stated that nursing staff are expected to sit while feeding residents.
Unsafe and Unfinished Resident Environment
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The facility failed to ensure a homelike environment and to maintain the resident environment in a safe, clean, and homelike manner. During observation of the first floor dining room and outdoor patio space, surveyors saw two metal beds and two bed headboards stored in the patio area, along with weeds and overgrowth of plants protruding through the surrounding fence and weeds growing upward through sections of the cement. Overgrowth of weeds was also observed along the front parking area spaces. The DON confirmed that the patio was used by residents for activities, sitting outside for fresh air, and family visits, and acknowledged the concerns about the weeds and the metal beds and headboards. The Administrator stated that a lawn company had been contacted for a quote, but nothing had been scheduled for the weeds or removal of the bedframes and headboards. Surveyors also found that 5 of 15 resident rooms had damaged walls during the initial unit tour. The affected rooms were 118, 123, 125, 127, and 128. The wall damage included unpainted portions and unsanded drywall patches, and the areas were visibly unfinished. These conditions were observed as detracting from a clean, homelike environment for the residents. The NHA and Regional Director were made aware of these findings.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Resident With Pressure Ulcers
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The facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded for one resident who was reviewed for pressure ulcers. The resident was admitted to the facility in December 2024, and the admission history documented by the physician indicated the resident was admitted with a pressure ulcer. During survey observation on 8/21/2025, an LPN performed a dressing change for the resident’s pressure ulcers. Record review showed the admission MDS completed in December 2024 indicated under Section M that the resident had pressure ulcers present, but M0100A was coded as no by Staff #24. The quarterly MDS assessments completed in May 2025 and August 2025 also indicated the resident had pressure ulcers present, but M0100A was again coded as no by the MDS Coordinator. During interview, the MDS Coordinator confirmed completing the May and August 2025 MDS assessments and stated the coding was a mistake and an oversight.
Delayed Medication Administration
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The facility failed to ensure medications were timely administered to Resident #68. During review of complaint 357933 and the resident’s Medication Administration Audit Report, surveyors found multiple medications documented as given several hours after their scheduled times. The delayed medications included Oxycodone HCI 10 mg scheduled for 12:00 PM on 6/18/24 and documented at 3:39 PM, Oxycodone HCI 10 mg scheduled for 6:00 PM on 6/18/24 and documented at 8:55 PM, Alprazolam 0.25 mg scheduled for 9:00 AM on 6/19/24 and documented at 1:27 PM, and Oxycodone HCI 10 mg scheduled for 12:00 PM on 6/19/24 and documented at 2:52 PM. Additional delayed administrations included Gabapentin 100 mg scheduled for 5:00 PM and documented at 7:02 PM, Alprazolam 0.25 mg scheduled for 5:00 PM and documented at 10:57 PM, and Oxycodone HCI 10 mg scheduled for 6:00 PM and documented at 7:02 PM on 6/19/24. The record review also showed Oxycodone HCI 10 mg scheduled for 12:00 AM on 6/18/24 and documented at 1:16 AM, and the same medication scheduled for 12:00 AM on 6/19/24 and documented at 2:27 AM. During interviews, the DON initially stated they were not aware of any medication administration issues for Resident #68. Later, the DON stated nurses are expected to document at the time of medication administration and that medications are considered timely if given within one hour before or one hour after the scheduled time. When the surveyor reviewed the audit report with the DON, the DON acknowledged the concern and stated that nurses should not be waiting until the end of their shift to sign medications off.
Lack of Supervision and Unsafe Dining Room Conditions
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The facility failed to ensure that residents were free from accident hazards and provided adequate supervision in the dining room area after breakfast. During observation on the second floor, a resident was seen trying to eat the aluminum lid from an apple juice container while other residents were present and talking nearby. A resident was also observed in a wheelchair without socks, moving around by using their feet to maneuver. The surveyor did not see any staff in the dining room or at the nearby nurse's station at the time of the observation. The surveyor located an LPN down the hall and brought them to the dining area after observing the resident eating the aluminum lid. The LPN stopped the resident from eating it. When asked about residents roaming the hall in bare feet, the LPN stated that they did not know why the resident did not have socks on. When asked whether it was customary for residents to be in the dining area without supervision, the LPN stated that staff were bringing residents to the dining area for coffee social hour and that someone from activities would be in there with them.
Failure to Provide Required RN Coverage
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The facility failed to ensure that the services of a registered nurse were provided for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. During the recertification survey, record review of staffing schedules and assignments showed that no registered nurse was scheduled or present to provide coverage for the facility for an 8-hour consecutive period on 08/10/2025. In an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no nurse coverage for the entire building during the overnight shift on August 9 and all day on August 10, and stated that although she lived close by and could come in if needed, she was not in the facility.
Failure to Post Nurse Staffing Information Clearly
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The facility failed to post nurse staffing information in a clear and visible manner as required. During observation of the first floor unit staffing board, the surveyor noted there was no clearly visible posting of the staff-to-resident ratio, and the information could not be readily located or reviewed by residents, visitors, or staff. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 floors during the recertification survey.
Expired Supplies Found in Medication Storage Room
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The facility failed to ensure that items in one of two medication storage rooms were free from expired expiration dates. During an observation of the first-floor medication storage room, a surveyor asked an LPN to locate the room and unlock it, and the LPN first had to find the person with the keys before the room could be opened. While the surveyor reviewed medications and supplies, expired items were identified, including blue laboratory tubes for blood collection with expiration dates of [DATE] and [DATE], an Eswab Collection & Transport System for Aerobic, Anaerobic & Fastidious bacteria with expiration dates of [DATE], and a Luer Lock Disposable syringe with 25G X 0.625 needles with expiration dates of [DATE] and [DATE]. The expired items were shown to the LPN, who stated they would go through and make sure all expired items were removed from the medication storage rooms. The DON was later notified and shown the expired items found.
Inaccurate Resident Record Documentation
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The facility failed to ensure accurate information was placed in residents’ records for two residents reviewed during the survey. For one resident with a Foley catheter, the surveyor found no documentation showing when the Foley had ever been changed. During record review and staff interview, the DON and ADON stated that the nurse should review the visit summary and update orders after appointments, but the resident’s documentation was inconsistent: the ADON’s note about the resident dislodging the Foley and needing replacement after a bladder scan was entered in the Care Plan Notes section rather than under nursing or treatments, and the facility later produced an SBAR note showing the Foley had been changed, while the TAR and MAR did not reflect it. The record also showed conflicting Foley-change directions, with the facility documenting change as needed in the Care Plan and order summary, while urology orders stated the Foley should be changed monthly and progress notes stated it should be changed every 3 weeks. For another resident, the facility matrix contained incorrect room information. During record review, the resident was listed in one room on the matrix, but the surveyor’s initial observation found the resident actually in a different room. The DON was notified that the matrix information was inaccurate.
Infection Control Lapses in Laundry, Shared Equipment, and Oxygen Supplies
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The facility failed to maintain optimal infection control and prevention precautions in the laundry room. During an observation of the dirty side of the laundry room, the eye wash/hand wash sink and the hopper used to rinse soiled clothing, linens, and towels were observed to be dirty, with brown rust-like material present on the sink, inside the sink, and on the outside and inside of the hopper. The eye wash station was located next to the hopper bowl, and the wall above the hopper was exposed with a large portion of drywall missing and shut-off valves without knobs. The Maintenance Director stated that maintenance was responsible for removing and replacing the drywall covering the shut-off valves and that he was aware the interior wall should not be left exposed. The facility also failed to ensure proper sanitization of shared medical equipment and proper dating of oxygen equipment. During medication administration, an LPN used a blood pressure machine to check one resident’s blood pressure before giving blood pressure medication, then used the same equipment for another resident without sanitizing the blood pressure machine between residents. In addition, Resident #101 was observed using oxygen tubing that was not dated, and an RN confirmed that both the tubing and humidifier bottle were undated and stated it was the RN’s responsibility to ensure oxygen equipment was dated.
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