Sugar Valley Lodge (polk)
196 CHURCH STREET, POLK, PA 16342
(814) 346-0350
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1 violation cited
AI-Generated Summary
State inspectors found a catastrophic abuse violation at Sugar Valley Lodge involving a fatal stabbing of one resident by a roommate. The inspection revealed that staff were aware of a history of conflict between the two residents, including a prior incident where a knife was found under one resident's pillow, yet no adequate protective action was taken. The victim exhibited serious signs of decline — refusing medication, observed intoxicated, barely eating, and expressing distress about the roommate situation — before being fatally stabbed multiple times. The perpetrator resident was taken into police custody and charged with aggravated assault-related offenses. The facility failed to protect the resident from harm, constituting a violation of Pennsylvania's prohibition on resident neglect and abuse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Valley Lodge (polk)
- How many violations does Sugar Valley Lodge (polk) have?
- Sugar Valley Lodge (polk) has 1 violation documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
- When was Sugar Valley Lodge (polk) last inspected?
- The most recent inspection date on file is January 18, 2026. Facilities in Pennsylvania are typically re-inspected annually.
- Is there an official inspection report for Sugar Valley Lodge (polk)?
- Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Pennsylvania government website.
- Is Sugar Valley Lodge (polk) a licensed facility in Pennsylvania?
- Sugar Valley Lodge (polk) is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Polk, Pennsylvania. Licensing status is sourced from official Pennsylvania health department records and is updated periodically.