Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive · Cranberry Township, PA · 16066 · 7247768100
43 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Upmc Senior Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 2.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
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.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395549 · certified since October 22, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.