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Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation
34643 Ketsin Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 · Macomb County · (586) 978-2280
176 certified beds, about 159 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235484 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 14, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 19 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.92 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.81 of those hours.
38.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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504/24
110/24
102/25
305/25
111/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
2E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake 2647910Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement medication pass guidelines for safe medication administration for one resident (R701) of four residents reviewed for medication administration.
May 14, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (R128) resident of eight residents reviewed for bathing, was provided with a choice of having a shower rather than a bed bath.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, homelike environment in one room on [NAME] (H203).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply ace wraps per physician orders for one resident (R24) out of one reviewed for physician orders.
February 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00150202. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to knock and announce themself prior to entering a room for one sampled resident (R803) of three reviewed for falls, resulting in a fall with a head injury.
October 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00147284. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement interventions, assess and monitor one resident (R901) following a fall, out of three residents reviewed for falls.
April 12, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteR65 On 4/10/24 at 12:45 PM, R65's was asked about the food at the facility. R65 stated, explained they were not happy with dessert selection and how it was not real dessert. R65 continued and explained, they are being served five grapes, flavored gelatin, pineapple, when we use to get brownies or pie. R89 On 4/10/24 at 12:59 PM, R89 was asked about the food at the facility. R89 stated, I have been sick two times this week with diarrhea because of something I ate. A review of pictures from R89's phone noted, January 29th and 24th, 2024. One of the pictures noted a piece of meatloaf that was pink in the middle indication undercooked. R89 stated, I sent it back and the next one they brought was the same color. R117 On 4/10/24 at 1:10 PM, R117 was asked about the food and stated, The food is horrible. This citation pertains to Intake MI00142742. [...]
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that consume food from the kitchen.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide visual privacy during patient care and or obtain consent for care in a public area for one resident (R114) of one reviewed for personal privacy.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteThis citation refers to Intake MI00142742. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a weight was obtained upon admission for one resident (R448) of two reviewed for nutrition, resulting in the potential for unidentified weight loss.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication dispensing pens were dated when opened in two of four medication carts resulting in the potential for the decreased efficacy of the medications.
January 25, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to serve food at a palatable temperature for five (R16, R65, R89, R230, R231) of 24 sampled residents resulting in resident dissatisfaction with meals. Findings Include: On 1/23/23 at 10:36 AM, R16 reported the food is usually too cold and that this was the case with that days breakfast. On 1/25/23 at 11:25 PM, R16 reported that the breakfast was too cold today. Review of the facility record for R16 revealed an admission date of 10/23/22 with diagnoses including right lower extremity fracture and muscle weakness. R16's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMs) score is 13 indicating intact cognitive functioning. R16 was able to articulate their concerns and preferences clearly. On 1/23/23 at 10:52 AM, R89 reported the food is often too cold and it comes later than their preferred time. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that consume food from the kitchen.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the bedside table was in reach for one of one resident (R98) reviewed for hydration, resulting in water not being within reach of the resident.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement fall interventions per the plan of care for one sampled resident (R1) out of two residents reviewed for care plan interventions resulting in, the potential for the resident to sustain another fall with injury.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to update a care plan following a fall for one resident (R65) of two residents reviewed for care plan interventions, resulting in the potential for continued falls and injury.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for one sampled resident (R114) of eight residents reviewed for falls, resulting in the resident sustaining a fall while in the shower.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a urinary catheter (a tube inserted into the bladder) was removed timely for one resident (R97) of one reviewed for urinary catheters resulting the potential for infection and accidents.
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to display current nurse staffing information on a daily basis, affecting all residents and visitors in the facility, resulting in staffing information not being readily available to residents and visitors.
Fire safety inspections
32 fire safety citations on file: 6 on May 14, 2025, 11 on April 12, 2024, 15 on January 25, 2023.
Every fire safety citation32 citations
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.92 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.81 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.41 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.7% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.9% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.62 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.13 on weekdays and 3.41 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.25 in April to June 2025 to 3.92 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.92 | 0.81 | 4.13 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 159 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.18 | 0.76 | 4.43 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 147 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.26 | 0.74 | 4.48 | 3.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 142 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.25 | 0.73 | 4.50 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 141 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.6 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.4 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CHERRYWOOD NURSING & LIVING CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy Delaware Investments #2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 72% | 05/01/2009 |
| Barden, Enid | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 28% | 01/01/2010 |
| Pomeroy, Keith | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 01/01/2004 |
| Pomeroy, Keith | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Zieman, Lori | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/02/2011 | |
| Pomeroy, Keith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2007 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 12, 2024: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 20, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.41 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Windemere Park Health and Rehabilitation Center Warren, 3.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Harmony Village of Clawson Clawson, 3.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 82 citations
- Harmony Village of Warren Warren, 4.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 57 citations
- The Villa at City Center Warren, 4.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Autumn Woods Residential Health Warren, 4.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- The Orchards at Warren Warren, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Regency at Troy Troy, 5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 52 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 14, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: CHERRYWOOD NURSING & LIVING CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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