Most inspections of Sterling Inn Residential Care Facility for Elderly found no deficiencies, including the most recent annual inspection on November 15, 2024, which cited only one minor issue related to medication management involving a missing PRN medication supply. Earlier reports from December 19, 2023, and January 3, 2023, were clean with no deficiencies noted, and complaint investigations in 2022 and 2021 found the allegations unsubstantiated. The main concern identified was the medication supply issue, while other areas such as infection control, safety, and record keeping were consistently satisfactory. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or severe findings listed in the available reports. The facility appears to maintain good overall compliance with occasional isolated minor issues.
The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Sterling Inn Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE).
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, in good repair, and operating safely with sufficient care staff and proper physical plant conditions. One deficiency was cited related to medication management where the facility did not have the physical supply of PRN medication according to the resident's medical record.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility did not have the PRN medication according to the resident's medication record, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1Capacity: 185Census: 131
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Donald Barber
Administrator
Named in relation to the medication deficiency and exit interview
The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Sterling Inn Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).
Findings
The facility was found to be operating within its approved capacity and in safe, clean, and good repair conditions. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. Resident bedrooms and common areas were adequately furnished and maintained, and safety equipment was operational. Staff files and resident records were reviewed with no issues noted.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 7Staff files reviewed: 5Facility bedrooms: 166Facility capacity: 135Water temperature readings: Measured at 111.9, 111.1, 110.2, 118.9 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Donald Barber
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in report
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including sufficient PPE, hand hygiene supplies, cleaning provisions, and signage. The facility has a designated infection control lead and follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and resident monitoring. Fire drills are conducted monthly, with the last drill on 11/30/2022, and no deficiencies were noted during the inspection.
Report Facts
Capacity: 185Census: 113Fire drill date: Nov 30, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Donald Barber
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst and provided facility walkthrough
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate complaints alleging that facility staff did not ensure the call system was working properly and did not inform a resident's authorized person about the resident's injury.
Findings
The investigation found that the call system was working properly and that the facility contacted the resident's family about the injury as appropriate. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
Report Facts
Capacity: 185Census: 116
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Gardner
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Donald Barber
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that the facility was not following COVID-19 protocols.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility was following COVID-19 protocols, including screening visitors, PPE supply, social distancing, mask usage, and staff training. The complaint was determined to be unfounded with no discernable violations.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility was not following COVID protocols. The investigation concluded the allegation was unfounded and dismissed the complaint.
Report Facts
Employees interviewed: 5Caregivers interviewed: 2Staff questioned on isolation practices: 3
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Don Barber
Executive Director
Met with during investigation and provided information on COVID-19 protocols
Amy Goldenberg
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Nedra Brown
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
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