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Citadel of Sterling,The

105 East 23rd Street · Sterling, IL 61081 · 121 certified beds

(815) 626-4264

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About Citadel of Sterling,The

Citadel of Sterling,The is a nursing home in Sterling, Illinois. Its capacity is 121 beds, above the Whiteside County median of 74 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Citadel Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 25 citations, the most recent on May 22, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Sterling. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (25)

Records from May 2023 to May 2025.

  • May 3, 2023

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.

  • May 3, 2023

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.

  • May 3, 2023

    Tag F0550

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.

  • May 3, 2023

    Tag F0804

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

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.

  • May 3, 2023

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.

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Penalties (1)

Total fines: $11,213

  • June 12, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,213 against this nursing home on June 12, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.19 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.27 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Part of Citadel Healthcare, a chain of 19 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 1.8 for staffing, 3.7 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.

Nursing Homes

Illinois median$8,304/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Sterling.

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