Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL)
Drawing on public federal data, this directory lists 12 listed care providers in ZIP 61081, Sterling, IL - 3 nursing homes, 3 home health agencies, 2 hospice, 4 assisted living facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.3 out of 5.
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How to compare care 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.
Providers in ZIP 61081
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLURE OF STERLING | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 130 | 1 |
| CASTOR HOME NURSING INC | Home Health Agency | 2.5 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| CGH HOME NURSING | Home Health Agency | 2.5 | government | — | 0 |
| CITADEL OF STERLING,THE | Nursing Home | 2.0 | for-profit | 121 | 1 |
| GAFFEY HOME NURSING & HOSPICE, INC | Home Health Agency | 2.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| GAFFEY HOME NURSING & HOSPICE, INC | Hospice | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| La Bella of Sterling | Nursing Home | 2.0 | for-profit | 70 | 0 |
| PARKVIEW PLACE OF STERLING, LP | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| PARKWAY CENTER | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME | Hospice | 4.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| SNH AL AIMO TENANT, INC. | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| UNITED SENIOR PROPERTIES OF STERLING, LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 61081
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospice | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 4 | View ZIP directory |
What CMS data shows in ZIP 61081
Among the 12 care providers listed in ZIP 61081, 7 (58%) have a published overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 6 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 7 of 12 (58%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ROCK RIVER HOSPICE AND HOME (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 6 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 321 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
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Data source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare and the CMS NPI registry (NPPES) (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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