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Health Inspection

Sugar Creek Care Center

August 29, 2025 · Franklin, PA · 351 Causeway Drive
Citations 6
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 148
Provider ID 395777
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Sugar Creek Care Center
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Inspection Summary

SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA — inspection on August 29, 2025.

Found 6 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0578
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

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Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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 Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

Federal health inspectors cited SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER in FRANKLIN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0791 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-09.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in FRANKLIN, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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