Sterling Nursing and Rehab
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise pleasant living environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 3 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
There is very little detailed information available in these reviews to assist in a decision. While the existing feedback is positive regarding the environment, you should conduct an in-person visit to evaluate staffing and care quality personally.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sterling Nursing and Rehab has concerning patterns with 21 deficiencies across three surveys, including six complaint-triggered violations where families filed reports. The facility repeatedly struggles with infection control (appearing in all three surveys), safety and environmental issues, and dietary services. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring problems with infection prevention and persistent complaints about basic care areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly.
Sep 11, 2025Routine3
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Sep 11, 2025Complaint3
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Aug 8, 2024Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Aug 8, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 22, 2023Routine7
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Jun 22, 2023Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Aug 23, 2024
27-day denial
Fine
Jun 22, 2023
$7,443
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sterling County Nursing Home
government
CROSS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC
JASON FOWLER
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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3 reviews from families & visitors
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