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CITADEL OF STERLING,THE
40/100 score
0.54 hrs RN staffing
12 deficiencies
La Bella of Sterling
3601 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081
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Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — elevated deficiency count.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.73 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
19
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
1
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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42/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
1 actual harm issue found among 19 total deficiencies. 19 corrected.
Most recent inspection (March 12, 2025)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 26, 2025
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0756
Status: Corrected
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0758
Status: Corrected
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 4, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0679
Status: Corrected
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0680
Status: Corrected
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 2, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0740
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0742
Status: Corrected
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0745
Status: Corrected
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 18, 2025
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Potential harm — isolated
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (May 9, 2024)
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0851
Status: Corrected
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 24, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 13, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 24, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (April 6, 2023)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 17, 2024
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ALLURE OF STERLING
5/100 score
0.41 hrs RN staffing
17 deficiencies
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