CITADEL OF STERLING,THE — Nursing Home in STERLING, IL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 121 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 97.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145278 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.29 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.48 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 22, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 22, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level F)Corrected — June 2, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — June 2, 2025
Citadel of Sterling,the is a 121-bed nursing home in Sterling, Illinois. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Illinois average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 12 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A positive sign is that the most recent inspection did not find any severe deficiencies. Worth asking about are the specific steps the facility has taken to address the multiple non-severe citations related to residents’ rights, privacy, abuse prevention, restraint use, psychotropic medications, and how ongoing compliance is being monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CITADEL OF STERLING,THE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CITADEL OF STERLING,THE's CMS star rating?
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CITADEL OF STERLING,THE?
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE reports 3.28907 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CITADEL OF STERLING,THE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CITADEL OF STERLING,THE had 12 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CITADEL OF STERLING,THE have?
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE has 121 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ALLURE OF STERLING — 1/5 — 0.4 mi
- La Bella of Sterling — 2/5 — 1.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.