Sterling Home

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #460 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 460th out of 522 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #286 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 626 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
48 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #5 / 464Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 464 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 464. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
97.6% This home is often near full
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 68.8%
Occupied beds
41 / 42

About this community

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 we track 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. 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.
30 Waking Staff
39 Residents Served
2 Hospice 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.

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.

Overall vs. PA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• 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 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 #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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 10.85.05 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 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%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 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 #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.
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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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Latrobe
AL
MC
RESC
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150
Facility 150
PA AVG 93
Rank #46 / 522
Yes
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 47
Rank #591 / 626
Emeritus Corporation8
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 RoomsA+
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, LLC11
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, LP14
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 BedA+
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 LLC5
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 BedA+
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 LLC18
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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