Sterling Nursing and Rehab
309 Fifth St, Sterling City, TX 76951 · (325) 378-2134
Government - County · 44 certified beds
Sterling Nursing and Rehab has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). 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 September 11, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.September 11, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 11, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.September 11, 2025 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 11, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.September 11, 2025 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.September 11, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 8, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 8, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 27 daysStarting November 23, 2024
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 | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.35 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.49 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.45 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.3% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 22 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Reagan County Care Center Big Lake · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bronte Health and Rehab Center Bronte · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Schleicher County Medical Center Eldorado · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Crockett County Care Center Ozona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Robert Lee Care Center Robert Lee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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