Sugar Creek Care Center

Nursing Home · Franklin, PA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number395777

Contact & location

351 Causeway Drive
Franklin, PA 16323
Venango County
Phone
(814) 437-0100
ZIP code
16323 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
148
Residents per day
101.2 (68% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
SCS Opco LLC
Chain
Wecare Centers (13 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.09 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.74 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.87 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.78 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
46.9 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 29, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
15.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
9
Citations on record (3 years)
34 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-26 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2025-12-23 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-26
2025-11-13 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-11-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-11-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-11-13 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-11-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-08-29 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-29 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-29 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-29 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-29 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-08-08 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-08-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-06-27 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-06-27 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-05-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-05-09 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-05-09 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-17
2024-12-31 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-09-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-29
2024-09-20 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-29
2024-09-20 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-29
2024-09-20 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-29
2024-09-20 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-29
2023-10-20 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-20 Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-01

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
SCS Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Emsir LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Kja Upmc4 LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Korn, Eli (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
3Sss 3 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brossier Companies LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bush, Todd (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crestview 360 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crestview 720 Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kja Upmc4 Propco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Korn, Eli (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Krutowsky, Stephen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Legacy 360 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
PA 4 Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
PA 4 Prop 1 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pen Med LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rodgers, Catherine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
S C Prop 1 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz Family Dynasty Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stewart, Trevor (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Rodgers, Catherine (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Alan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bush, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rodgers, Catherine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sugar Creek Care Center?

Sugar Creek Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Sugar Creek Care Center have?

It has 148 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.

Has Sugar Creek Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Sugar Creek Care Center?

It is part of Wecare Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Sugar Creek Care Center?

(814) 437-0100. The facility is located at 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, PA 16323.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.