The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CITADEL OF STERLING,THE
STERLING, IL · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
CITADEL OF STERLING, THE has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, with reported nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and its recent inspection cited concerns with food/fluids, pressure ulcer care, and food temperature. No fines were reported in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2043 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2043.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 1.95
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.3%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%6.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%15.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.5%13.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.6%25%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5%2.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.7%18.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
91.4%80.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.9%97.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.1%90.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,213 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,213 in total fines.
- $11,213
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CITADEL HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 87.9 residents on an average day (73% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.