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Citadel Of Sterling,The
105 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 · Whiteside County · (815) 626-4264
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 89% of nursing homes in Illinois. Rated #1 of 3 nursing homes in Sterling by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.2 — below the Illinois average of 3.45.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 121 |
| Average residents per day | 87.9 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | CITADEL HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.20 (Illinois average: 3.45) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.47 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.95 |
| Staff turnover | 32% |
| RN turnover | 33% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (Illinois average: 12.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 46 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $11,213 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.