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Sterling Home
Sterling Home is an assisted living facility in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing residents to maintain their own living space. The home has 42 beds, creating a smaller community where residents and staff may have more opportunity to get to know one another. Sterling Home has a Walk Score of 48, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need another way to reach nearby destinations.
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About this community
Sterling Home is legally operated by Sterling Home LLC.
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.
Waivers
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% higher than PA avg
Inspection Scorecard
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.
• Total citations (210% above)
• Citations per inspection (114% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (at PA avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 195 | 63 | This facility has 210% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (195 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 210% worse Rank #449 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 449th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 10.8 | 5.05 | This facility has 114% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10.8 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 114% worse Rank #441 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 18 | 11 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 12 | 8 | This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 67% | 67% | This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Pennsylvania average (67 vs. PA avg 67).— At avg Rank #214 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 214th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #402 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 402nd out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.2 | 0.8 | 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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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mckeesport's city center to Sterling Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brookdale Latrobe | AL MC RESC | Latrobe (Unity Township) | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
93
Rank
#46 / 522 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#591 / 626 | Emeritus Corporation | 8 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 38%
Facility
38%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#27 / 477 | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#92 / 477 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#98 / 477 | For-Profit | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#119 / 356 | 1.39 |
44.7%
Facility
44.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#426 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | AL HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
93
Rank
#90 / 522 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 626 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 45%
Facility
45%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#60 / 477 | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
63
Rank
#88 / 477 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#38 / 477 | For-Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 356 | 1.68 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#229 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| The Manor at Market Square | AL IL MC | Reading | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
93
Rank
#270 / 522 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#17 / 626 | Three Reading, LP | 14 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 64%
Facility
64%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#197 / 477 | 38
Facility
38
PA AVG
63
Rank
#226 / 477 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#147 / 477 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 356 | 1.43 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#40 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| SouthWoods by New Perspective | AL MC | Titusville | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
93
Rank
#403 / 522 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
47
Rank
#63 / 626 | Titusville Ops LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 20%
Facility
20%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#12 / 477 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
63
Rank
#11 / 477 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#11 / 477 | For-Profit | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#263 / 356 | 1.15 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#72 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Sterling Home | AL | Mckeesport | 42
Facility
42
PA AVG
93
Rank
#460 / 522 | No |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
47
Rank
#286 / 626 | Sterling Home LLC | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#402 / 477 | 67%
Facility
67%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#214 / 477 | 195
Facility
195
PA AVG
63
Rank
#449 / 477 | 10.8
Facility
10.8
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#441 / 477 | For-Profit | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#291 / 356 | 1.03 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#5 / 464 | - | - |
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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. Car-dependent. 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 97.6%.
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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