STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE — Nursing Home in SWEETWATER, TX
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 96 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 68.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 455509 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.52 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.25 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 26, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 26, 2026
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is a 96-bed nursing home in Sweetwater, Texas. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, above the Texas average of 3.4. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s staffing level is a relative strength compared with others in the state, which can help with day-to-day care. You should ask how the facility addressed its recent inspection findings — particularly the gaps noted around resident assessments, care planning and nutrition/safety — and what changes they made to prevent similar problems going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE's CMS star rating?
STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE?
STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE reports 3.51717 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE have?
STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE has 96 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.7 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 22, 2026.