Nursing Homes in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL)
There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, within this CMS data release (average rating 1.7 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 61081
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 61081: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at CITADEL OF STERLING,THE (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 321 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 45.8% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $129,573.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CITADEL OF STERLING,THE (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 321 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $129,573 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 |
| Avg RN turnover | 45.8% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 61081
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLURE OF STERLING | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 130 | 89.0% | 58.3% | 1 |
| CITADEL OF STERLING,THE | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 121 | 87.9% | 33.3% | 1 |
| La Bella of Sterling | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 70 | 39.4% | — | 0 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 61081
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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