Sterling Village
18 Dana Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564 · (978) 422-5111
For profit - Partnership · 143 certified beds
Sterling Village has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 3 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 22, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 22, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 22, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 22, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 21, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 143 |
| Average residents per day | 136.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare Athol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Auburn Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Baldwinville Baldwinville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Overlook Masonic Health Center Charlton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Highlands Fitchburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sterling Village on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.