Nursing homes in Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel of Sterling105 East 23rd Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 121 | 1 ($11,213) |
| La Bella of Sterling3601 Sixteenth Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 70 | None |
| Allure of Sterling612 West St Mary's Street · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 130 | 1 ($76,934) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Illinois, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Sterling
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 21, 2026 · Allure of Sterling · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 16, 2026 · La Bella of Sterling · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 30, 2026 · The Citadel of Sterling · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 30, 2026 · The Citadel of Sterling · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 30, 2026 · The Citadel of Sterling · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 21, 2026 · Allure of Sterling · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 21, 2026 · Allure of Sterling · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 21, 2026 · Allure of Sterling · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 7, 2026 · Allure of Sterling · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.December 18, 2025 · Allure of Sterling · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Questions about nursing homes in Sterling
Which nursing home in Sterling has the highest Medicare rating?
The Citadel of Sterling has the highest overall rating in Sterling: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Sterling have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $88,147 in all. The most was $76,934, at Allure of Sterling.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Sterling?
Allure of Sterling was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Sterling is the largest?
Allure of Sterling, with 130 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.