Sterling Home

    1318 Arch St, McKeesport, PA 15132
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Loving home, compassionate staff, reliable

    I'm very pleased with this loving, well-maintained home - compassionate, hardworking staff (including dedicated personal aides) provide dignified care with prompt, even after-hours, communication and daily check-ins; amazing food, meaningful outings, and services like meds and laundry are handled reliably under new management (Administrator Toni). I'd highly recommend it.

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    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    2.78·(9)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      2.2
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate staff
    • Dedicated personal aides
    • Private en-suite bathroom option
    • On-site medication-management services
    • On-site laundry and meal service
    • Clean dining area
    • Well-maintained interior areas
    • Prompt communication and after-hours responsiveness
    • Daily check-ins and regular resident contact
    • Meaningful outings and activities offered
    • Management changes with operational improvements

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and supervision
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in rooms and common areas
    • Safety-monitoring and security gaps
    • Medication-administration and monitoring gaps
    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited snack availability
    • Limited or inconsistent activities programming and resident engagement
    • Management and communication inconsistency
    • Facility maintenance and accessibility challenges
    • Resident property-safeguarding and behavioral oversight issues

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of care and operations. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate, hands-on caregivers and a team of dedicated personal aides who provide daily check-ins, after-hours responsiveness, and prompt family communication. Several comments describe a homelike atmosphere, meaningful outings or activities when organized, and specific operational strengths such as on-site laundry, medication services, and a private en-suite bathroom option. Some reviewers also noted visible improvements under new management and an administrator who has taken an active role in addressing concerns.

    At the same time, there are recurring operational weaknesses that prospective families should carefully evaluate. Staffing levels and supervision appear inconsistent: reviewers describe times with limited or unprepared staff, which correlates with reports of delays in attending to residents and gaps in oversight. Relatedly, there are sanitation and cleanliness concerns cited for both rooms and common areas, and several mentions of limited facility maintenance. Accessibility is also a practical concern for some visitors because of the facility’s location and some building-condition issues.

    Dining and medication practices are another area of mixed feedback. Positive comments highlight good meals and a clean dining area, whereas others report inconsistent meal quality, limited snack options, and dissatisfaction with menu variety. A number of reviews raise concerns about medication administration and monitoring practices; these items indicate a need to verify medication-handling protocols and staff training. There are also references to safety-monitoring gaps (for example, limited call systems or camera coverage) and issues around resident property-safeguarding and behavioral oversight, including allegations of resident theft, which point to weaknesses in supervision and security procedures.

    Management and communication receive both praise and criticism. Some families describe responsive leadership, daily outreach, and visible operational improvements since management changes. Conversely, other reviewers describe owner or management unresponsiveness and inconsistent staff communication (for instance, staff unaware of visitor arrivals). This variability suggests that administrative reliability may depend on recent leadership changes or unit-level practices.

    For prospective residents and families: consider asking for current staffing ratios and supervision plans, the facility’s medication-administration policies and training records, cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols, examples of recent maintenance or renovations, security and call-bell systems, and a sample activities calendar. Visiting at different times of day and speaking with both the administrator and direct-care staff can help reconcile the divergent accounts and determine whether recent management changes have produced sustained improvements.

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    Location

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    Sterling Home is located at 1318 Arch St, McKeesport, PA, 15132.

    About Sterling Home

    Sterling Home sits in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and is a medium-sized place with 42 beds, and what you get here is assisted living along with memory care services for folks who need it, and the place is licensed under Pennsylvania's Personal Care Home rules, so you know they follow what the state asks of them, and the rooms here are studio or semi-private layouts, so there are choices depending on what suits you, and they welcome all pets no matter what kind you have. The staff go about making sure residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and incontinence care, and the staff is available all day and night, so you know someone is always there. They offer three meals a day that they work to make both tasty and healthy, and they provide laundry services for folks who can't or don't want to do it themselves, and there's scheduled transportation if you need to get out to an appointment or an errand. The facility just got some new renovations so the place is clean and up-to-date, and the rooms and common areas are set up with seniors' comfort in mind. There's cable and WiFi and even a beauty salon on the property, and a contracted pharmacy supplies medicines six days a week, without any extra charge. Sterling Home aims to make things easier with a full calendar of on-site activities, spiritual programs if you want them, and the chance for meaningful friendships, and they work to keep folks active and healthy as best they can, and people say the staff here are caring and treat everyone with dignity. Health services get a boost from regular visits by doctors, a psychiatrist, and podiatrist, and there's therapy-like physical, occupational, or skilled nursing-when a doctor says it's needed. They also set up care with outside agencies for hospice or home health help when that's called for. Sterling Home accepts respite stays, works closely with area doctors and therapists, and helps folks who may have trouble with memory issues to feel safe and secure. There's support for independent living if someone's more active, all the way up to long-term skilled nursing or even hospice care, and staff handle medications and diabetes care, and can coordinate with outside behavioral health agencies. The facility gets an average community rating of 5.7 out of 10, and tours are available to get a real look at what daily life is like, and everything here is rented at a monthly rate with those different room options, and people seem to appreciate the positive and relaxing feeling the place brings for those living there.

    People often ask...

    Sterling Home offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 6 photos of Sterling Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1318 Arch St, McKeesport, PA 15132.

    No, Sterling Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number452694
    Facility typeProvisional
    License classPdr-appeal Pend
    Capacity42 residents
    LicenseeSTERLING HOME LLC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJune 4th, 2025
    ExpiresDecember 4th, 2025
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    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    218

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    21 Apr 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies: medications were left unlocked and accessible; several medication administrations were not documented at the time of administration; staff administering insulin had not completed required diabetic education in the past year; and a resident's death certificate was missing from the medical record.
    • 2600.183(b)Prescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes kept locked
    • 2600.187(b)Records at the time of administration
    • 2600.190(b)Insulin injections administered by staff who meet training requirements
    • 2600.252.23Content of Resident Records - Death certificate
    24 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies involving resident rights, medication management, medical documentation, and environmental cleanliness and safety.
    • 2600.42.eTelephone access in privacy
    • 2600.60.aStaff/Support Plan
    • 2600.85.bInfestation
    • 2600.85.eTrash outside the home
    • 2600.141.aMedical evaluations - initial
    • 2600.141.b1Annual medical evaluation
    • 2600.141.b2Medical evaluation changes
    • 2600.183.bMeds and syringes locked
    • 2600.184.aMedication labeling
    • 2600.185.aSafe medication storage procedures
    • 2600.187.aMedication administration records - dose
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of medication administration
    • 2600.187.dFollow prescriber’s orders
    • 2600.252Record Content - Resident photos
    24 Jun 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across bedding, safety, staffing, abuse reporting, medications, food storage, and facility operations based on the inspection findings.
    • 2600.101(j)(3)Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • 2600.15aResident Abuse Report
    • 2600.16cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.23.bIADLs Assistance
    • 2600.57.dWaking Hours
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation (First Day)
    • 2600.65bRights/Abuse
    • 2600.65fTraining Topics
    • 2600.65gAnnual Training Content
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.101.oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
    • 2600.103.gStoring Food
    • 2600.144.cSmoking Area Guidelines
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber’s Orders
    • 2600.186.aAuthorized Prescriber
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.94.bNon-Skid Surface
    10 Mar 2025Inspection
    Revoked the facility's certificate of compliance and issued a fourth provisional license after finding extensive deficiencies in privacy, safety, staffing, and medication management.
    • 2600.17Record confidentiality
    • 2600.18Carbon Monoxide Alarms
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.57.b1 Hour/Day Direct Care Service
    • 2600.57.dWaking Hours Direct Care
    • 2600.60.aStaffing to Meet Residents’ Needs
    • 2600.63.aFirst Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.65.iTraining Records
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.85bInfestation
    • 2600.87Lighting
    • 2600.88aSurfaces
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • 2600.100aExterior - Free of Hazards
    • 2600.101j3Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • 2600.102cTub/Shower - 10 users
    • 2600.102dGrab/Hand/Assist Bars
    • 2600.102ePrivacy - Doors/Partitions
    • 2600.102fTowel/Washcloth/Soap
    • 2600.102iSoap Dispenser
    • 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information
    • 2600.141.b1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.144cSmoking Area Guidelines
    • 2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.184.aMed Labeling
    • 2600.185aStorage Procedures
    • 2600.187aMedication Record
    • 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin
    13 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found that assessments and support plans were not updated to cover behavioral and safety needs, despite multiple incidents and self-harm risks.
    • 2600.65(i)Additional Assessment Updates
    • 2600.65(i)Support Plan Revision
    19 Dec 2024Inspection
    Regulator revoked the existing certificate of compliance and issued a fourth provisional license after identifying extensive deficiencies across privacy, safety, staffing, sanitation, and medication management.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.18Carbon Monoxide Alarms
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.57Direct Care Staffing Hours
    • 2600.60Staff/Support Plan
    • 2600.57.dWaking Hours
    • 2600.63First Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.65.iTraining Records
    • 2600.85Sanitary Conditions
    • 2600.87Lighting
    • 2600.88Surfaces
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • 2600.100Exterior - Free of Hazards
    • 2600.102Tub/Shower - 10 users
    • 2600.102.dGrab/Hand/Assist Bars
    • 2600.102.ePrivacy - Doors/Partitions
    • 2600.102.fTowel/Washcloth/Soap
    • 2600.102.iSoap Dispenser
    • 2600.103.gStoring Food
    • 2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information
    • 2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.144.cSmoking Area Guidelines
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 2600.184.aMeds Labeled
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin
    • 2600.185.aStorage Procedures
    • 2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information (repetition)
    • 2600.183.cDiscontinued Medications
    • 101j3Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • 2600.85.bInfestation
    • 2600.85.eTrash Outside Home
    • 2600.88aSurfaces (continued)
    • 2600.102.cTub/Shower - 10 users (continued)
    • 144.c1Smoking Area Guidelines (update/adaptation)
    24 Sept 2024Inspection
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during an unannounced licensing survey.
    12 Aug 2024Inspection
    Investigated an abuse allegation involving a resident's debit card and staff actions; found multiple deficiencies related to abuse prevention, background checks, staff training, plan documentation, and resident belongings security.
    • 2600.42(b)Abuse
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.65(d)Initial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.101(j)Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • 2600.227(g)Support Plan Signatures
    17 May 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in posting, confidentiality, lighting, temperature control, and medication practices, resulting in a provisional license being issued.
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.3cPost current license and inspection summary in a conspicuous place
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.101.jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    30 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified privacy deficiency due to a non-locking bathroom door handle. Found hot water temperature control issue.
    • 2600.42.sPrivacy
    • 2600.89.bHot Water Temperature
    23 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to privacy and hot water temperature.
    • 2600.42sPrivacy
    • 2600.89bHot water temperature
    21 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified numerous deficiencies across licensing standards, including posting and confidentiality failures, staffing and training gaps, safety concerns, and inadequate resident records.
    • 2600.3cPost Current License
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.25bContract Signatures
    • 2600.42bAbuse
    • 2600.51Criminal Background Check
    • 2600.57b1 Hour/Day
    • 2600.57c2 Hours/Day
    • 2600.57dWaking Hours
    • 2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.64cAnnual Training
    • 2600.64fRecord of Training
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.65bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
    • 2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.65iTraining Record
    • 2600.85bInfestation
    • 2600.89bHot Water Temperature
    • 2600.96aFirst Aid Kit
    • 2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.101rBedroom - window coverings
    • 2600.103dStoring Food Off Floor
    • 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 2600.125aCombustible Storage
    • 2600.132aMonthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132bSafety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600.132cFire Drill Records
    • 2600.132eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
    • 2600.141b1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.144c2Smoking Area Distance
    • 2600.162cMenus Posted
    • 2600.191Resident Right to Refuse
    • 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.252Record Content
    10 Aug 2023Inspection
    Identified numerous deficiencies across posting, confidentiality, resident rights and abuse, staffing and training, safety, and record-keeping.
    • 2600.3(c)Post Current License
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.25(b)Contract Signatures
    • 2600.42(b)Abuse
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.57(b)1 Hour/Day
    • 2600.57(c)2 Hours/Day
    • 2600.57(d)Waking Hours
    • 2600.63(a)First Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.64(c)Annual Training
    • 2600.64(f)Record of Training
    • 2600.65(a)FS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.65(b)Rights/Abuse 40 Hours
    • 2600.65(d)Initial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.65(i)Training Record
    • 2600.85(b)Infestation
    • 2600.85(e)Trash Outside Home
    • 2600.89(b)Hot Water Temperature
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • 2600.101(j)Lighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.101(r)Window Coverings
    • 2600.103(d)Storing Food Off Floor
    • 2600.103(f)Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 2600.103(g)Storing Food
    • 2600.125(a)Combustible Storage
    • 2600.132(a)Monthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132(b)Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600.132(c)Fire Drill Records
    • 2600.132(e)Fire Drill Sleeping Hours
    • 2600.141(b)(1)Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.144(c)(2)Smoking Area Distance
    • 2600.162(c)Menus Posted
    • 2600.224(a)Preadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.225(c)Additional Assessment
    • 2600.227(a)Support Plan 30 Days
    • 2600.252Record Content
    24 Jun 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No deficiencies were cited.
    19 Oct 2022Inspection
    Cited several regulatory violations and proposed fines unless corrected by the stated deadlines.
    • 23(a)
    • 85(a)
    • 95
    • 101(j)(2)
    • 101(o)
    • 121(a)
    23 Aug 2022Inspection
    Identified several regulatory deficiencies with specified correction dates and daily fines if not corrected.
    • 23(a) II23(a) II
    • 85(a) II85(a) II
    • 95 II95 II
    • 101(j)(2) III101(j)(2) III
    • 101(o) II101(o) II
    • 121(a) II121(a) II
    12 May 2022Inspection
    Found a confidentiality breach involving resident records and a difficult-to-open emergency exit door.
    • 2600.17Record confidentiality
    • 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress
    10 Jan 2022Inspection
    Found violations for inappropriate verbal remarks to a resident and for not properly redirecting an agitated resident.
    • 2600.23aActivities of Daily Living Assistance
    • 2600.42cTreatment of Residents
    10 Jun 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    03 Jun 2021Inspection
    Granted a waiver to use Tabula Pro forms in lieu of department forms for preadmission screening and medical evaluation, effective May 20, 2021.
    20 May 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in sanitation, safety, and maintenance; provisional license issued pending corrective actions.
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.42eTelephone access and privacy
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.85aSanitary conditions
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.88aSurfaces
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.93aHandrails
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.100aExterior - Free of Hazards
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.101j3Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.101oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.101rWindow coverings
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.103iOutdated Food
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600 § 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress

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