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Sterling Home
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Sterling Home

1318 Arch Street, Mckeesport, PA 15132 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sterling Home

Operating for only one year, Sterling Home is a 42-bed nursing home located on Arch Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care and nursing care. With 41 residents, the community is currently operating at 98% occupancy. With its relatively walkable area, the community has limited services available nearby, and most errands require transportation.

The community provides nursing care and daily meal services for older adults who require ongoing support. On the other hand, inspection reports have identified significant concerns that prospective families may wish to review carefully. Substantiated incidents have also been recorded involving resident abuse and neglect, as well as breaches of resident confidentiality. Additionally, staffing shortages, medication management issues, sanitation and maintenance concerns, and incomplete assessments related to resident safety and behavioral needs have also been identified.

These findings resulted in enforcement actions by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, including provisional licensing measures and financial penalties. Although corrective action plans have been submitted, this inspection history reflects recurring challenges in maintaining consistent compliance and care standards.

For families considering Sterling Home, a thorough review of current operations, staffing practices, safety protocols, and regulatory history is highly encouraged to gain important insight when evaluating whether the community is an appropriate fit for their loved one.

Facility Direct Line (412) 672-5212
Facility Direct Line (412) 672-5212 teresa@sterlinghomepa.com
Bed community size
42-bed community Rank #489 / 553Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 489th out of 553 homes in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #303 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
Rank #6 / 507Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 507 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 507. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
41 / 42
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceJune 4, 2025
CountyAllegheny
License LevelPROVISIONAL
License Number452694

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sterling Home is legally operated by Sterling Home LLC.

Owner NameSterling Home LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

State Inspection Report (PA)

June 24, 2025
40 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #291 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 291st out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
30 Waking Staff
39 Residents Served
2 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 32 (82%)
Mobility Need 1 (3%)
Mental Illness 24 (62%)
Physical Disability 7 (18%)
Supplemental Security Income 36 (92%)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring Hours9AM - 5PM

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 195 citations 6 complaints 18 inspections 1 waiver
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

20 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #429 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 429th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
  • Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
    1
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 11% higher than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (210% above)
• Citations per inspection (89% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 19563 This facility has 210% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (195 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 210% worse Rank #450 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 450th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 10.85.7 This facility has 89% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 89% worse Rank #442 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1811 This facility has had 64% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (18 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 64% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 128 This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 67%73% This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better Rank #222 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 64 This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #444 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 444th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.20.8 This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 50% worse
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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mckeesport's city center to Sterling Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Home

Is Sterling Home in a walkable area?

Sterling Home has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sterling Home?

According to PA state health department records, Sterling Home's license number is 452694.

What is the occupancy rate at Sterling Home?

Sterling Home's occupancy is 98%.

How long has Sterling Home been in business?

Sterling Home has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Home?

No, Sterling Home has a no-pet policy.

Does Sterling Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sterling Home is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Sterling Home have?

Sterling Home has 42 beds.

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