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 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Sterling average about 2.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 3 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.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Citadel of Sterling,the. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $11,213.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
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 April 2026
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