The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2019 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: H
Nursing home report
DEVONSHIRE CARE CENTER
STERLING, CO · Medicare-certified · 84 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
DEVONSHIRE CARE CENTER (STERLING, CO) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3981 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3981.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
9.7%17%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%6.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%19.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
18.2%6.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%16.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.1%19.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
2.1%8.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%3.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.7%43.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%0%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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—68.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.6%79.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $2,350 in total fines.
- $2,350
Federal fine
Mar 7, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2024
Now operated by Devonshire Care Center, previously Devonshire Acres.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY · 8 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 66.8 residents on an average day (80% of 84 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.