120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262 · Armstrong County
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Typically 94% full (107 of 114 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Worthington, PA, with 114 certified beds and an average of about 107 residents per day. It operates as part of the Quality Life Services network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 21 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $246,480 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,910–$13,830/mo (median $12,030) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,820–$7,520/mo (median $5,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pittsburgh prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Fine | $91,245 |
| 2024-05-08 | Fine | $155,235 |
| 2024-05-08 | Payment denial | — |
120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityQuality Life Services - Sugar Creek does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Worthington, PA area typically runs $10,910–$13,830 per month (median $12,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 94% full (107 of 114 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek in Worthington, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 114 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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