Citadel of Sterling,the
Nursing Home Facility
105 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Citadel of Sterling,the is a senior care community located in Sterling, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Sterling area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (815) 626-4264.
Operated by Citadel Healthcare, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 121 beds, Citadel of Sterling,the is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Sterling average about 93 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.
The community is located in Whiteside County, IL.
Citadel of Sterling,the offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 121
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 32%
- Last health inspection May 2025