CITADEL OF STERLING,THE

105 EAST 23RD STREET, STERLING, IL 61081 · CCN 145278 · 121 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2024-06-12 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0692, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-01-25 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.07

state median 3.09

Weekend staffing gap

−2%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%

RN hours / resident / day

0.43

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

1%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

32%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $11,213 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-12Fine$11,213

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the CITADEL HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 23

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-05-22F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-22F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-22F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-11-13F0825Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-12F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-12F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-12F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-12F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-01-25F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-11-03F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-05-03F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-05-03F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-05-03F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-05-03F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-05-03F0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-05-03F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “CITADEL OF STERLING,THE, STERLING” at medicare.gov/care-compare.