Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
318 SOUTH ORANGE STREET, Media, PA 19063
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center Compares
Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center is a 164-bed for-profit nursing facility in Media, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 164 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Media, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center with other nursing homes in Media.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.3% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 164 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Media
Media sits in Delaware County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 93,043 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $76,238
- Median home value
- $247,900
Demographics for Delaware County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Media.
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