Nursing homes in Sterling, IL
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sterling, part of the Whiteside area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Sterling, Illinois, have access to three nursing home facilities located within the 61081 ZIP code area of Whiteside County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes currently hold a 5-star rating, The Citadel of Sterling is the highest-rated provider in the city, currently maintaining a 3-star designation for quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Sterling
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Sterling
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Sterling reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CITADEL OF STERLING,THE at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Sterling
| CITADEL OF STERLING,THE CITADEL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| La Bella of Sterling Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ALLURE OF STERLING ALLURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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