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Sugar Creek Care Center

351 CAUSEWAY DRIVE, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323

(814) 437-0100

148 licensed beds

CMS rates Sugar Creek Care Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 56 citations across 16 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

351 Causeway Drive

Franklin, PA 16323

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Bed capacity

148

CMS facility ID

395777

Care type

Nursing home

County

Venango

Facility name

Sugar Creek Care Center

Street address

351 CAUSEWAY DRIVE

City / state / ZIP

Franklin, PA 16323

Phone

(814) 437-0100

Website

wecarehcc.com/care-centers/sugarcreek

About this facility — Sugar Creek Care Center

Sugar Creek Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Franklin, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 148 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Franklin and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Wecare Centers, a group of 13 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Sugar Creek Care Center 56 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Wecare Centers

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Scs Holdco Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024

3sss 3 Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Brossier Companies Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Bush, Todd

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Crestview 360 Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Crestview 720 Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Emsir Llc

Indirect owner — since 2024

Grinspan, Aryeh

Indirect owner · Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Kja Upmc4 Llc

Indirect owner — since 2024

Kja Upmc4 Propco Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Korn, Eli

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Krutowsky, Stephen

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Legacy 360 Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Pa 4 Holdco Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Pa 4 Prop 1 Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Pen Med Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Rodgers, Catherine

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

S C Prop 1 Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Schwartz Family Dynasty Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Schwartz, Alan

Governing body — since 2024

Stewart, Trevor

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Wecare Hcc Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Wielgus, Gedaliah

Indirect owner · Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1989-01-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

17 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-08-28

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$419 per day (≈ $12,740/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

82% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 15% private/other

Occupancy

63% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

1% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

148

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-08-28Health inspection9 citations

F-0553

D · No harm found

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

F-0868

D · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

2026-07-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-08-31

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (46 citations)

2026-03-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-05-08

2025-12-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-26

2025-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-01-06

F-0561

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2026-01-06

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-06

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-01-06

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-06

2025-08-29Health inspection6 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-10-09

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2025-10-09

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-09

2025-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-08-26

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-08-26

2025-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-15

F-0882

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-07-15

2025-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-08

2025-05-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-06-17

F-0725

D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-17

F-0742

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-06-17

2024-12-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-01-31

2024-09-20Health inspection5 citations

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-10-29

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-29

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-29

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-10-29

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-29

2023-10-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0582

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-12-01

2026-08-28Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-08-31

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-10-06

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-10-06

2025-08-29Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-09-29

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-29

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-29

2024-09-20Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0036

C · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-10-29

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-10-29

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-29

K-0912

D · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-10-29

K-0918

C · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-29

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395777.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 74% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 37

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.2

Higher than 5% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

53%

Higher than 74% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 7 and worse on 13. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	13.3%	16.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	7.9%	6.0%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.8%	0.6%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.9%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.0%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	6.1%	3.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	29.8%	87.8%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	9.0%	15.4%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	32.3%	20.1%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	43.4%	93.7%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	6.0%	4.7%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	30.5%	25.0%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	25.8%	17.6%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.48	1.50	1.81	Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.43	1.13	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	17.5%	70.8%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	31.4%	70.9%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.2%	22.0%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.7%	9.5%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K-0918 3 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F-0578 2 inspections. 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.

What its owners also hold

Kja Upmc4 Llc has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 2.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Emsir Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 3.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Upmc Northwest, about 11 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Titusville Area Hospital, about 18 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Meadville Medical Center, about 20 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

The Caring Place, Franklin, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit, Seneca, about 10 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Oakwood Heights Village, Oil City, about 10 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Oil City Nursing and Rehab, Oil City, about 12 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Titusville Nursing and Rehab, Titusville, about 18 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.444 ratings on Google

★★★★Daniel McKinley · 2026-03-10 · via Google
“At a very nice visit with Paulette and Kenneth, king facility was nice and clean.The only reason I didn't give it five stars is I had to try to find somebody to let me out. But I understand the safety of the residents is a big plus!”

★★★★★Ryan newman · 2026-05-10 · via Google
“A take wonderful care of my ninety two year old grandfather who is extremely lucid. The staff is friendly to not only the residents but the guests. The facility is clean, neat, well staffed and, most importantly when choosing a nursing facility, it does not smell. People get nose blind to it but most nursing homes smell like feces. If you have someone you love and you need a reasonably priced …”

★★★★★Jessica Hollabaugh · 2025-12-02 · via Google
“Nice place. Staff seem to really care about patients. I've been in many care homes that have an overwhelming bad smell. This place is very clean and doesn't have a bad smell at all. The residents are sweet.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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