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Citadel of Sterling,The
105 East 23rd Street · Sterling, IL 61081 · 121 certified beds
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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
3.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (25)
Records from May 2023 to May 2025.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0803Ensure 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 F0686Provide 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 F0550Honor 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 F0804Ensure 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 F0697Provide 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.
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.
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.
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