Citadel Of Sterling,The
Sterling, Illinois
105 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
Citadel Of Sterling,The Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $11,213
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.41 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.63 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.21 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 121 certified beds · ~92 avg residents/day (76% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Citadel of Sterling is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility in Sterling, Illinois, with a total of 121 beds. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reflecting a 3-star health inspection rating and 2-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures. The facility provides long-term care and rehabilitative services within a clinical setting.
Location
105 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL, 61081, Sterling, IL
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Citadel Of Sterling,The?
- Citadel Of Sterling,The has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Citadel Of Sterling,The score on health inspections?
- Citadel Of Sterling,The received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Citadel Of Sterling,The?
- Citadel Of Sterling,The has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Citadel Of Sterling,The have?
- Citadel Of Sterling,The has 121 certified beds.
- Does Citadel Of Sterling,The accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Citadel Of Sterling,The accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Citadel Of Sterling,The located?
- Citadel Of Sterling,The is located at 105 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL, 61081, Sterling, Illinois.
- How can I contact Citadel Of Sterling,The?
- You can reach Citadel Of Sterling,The by phone at +1 815-626-4264.
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About this data
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Where this data comes from
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