Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center
Media, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396083) · 164 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $25,625
Phone: (610) 566-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center reports 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.3%.
Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $25,625.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center is a for-profit nursing home in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2002. The facility is licensed for 164 beds and reports an average of 148.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sterling holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 51.3%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $25,625.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
Sterling is part of the Nationwide Healthcare Services chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sterling has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sterling is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 51.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $25,625.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sterling is certified for 164 beds with an average of 148.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sterling is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nationwide Healthcare Services chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sterling was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 29, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sterling scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6105661400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6105661400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the facility's Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396083?state=PA for the latest official data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.