CITADEL OF STERLING,THE

The Citadel of Sterling is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 105 East 23rd Street in Sterling, Illinois, within Whiteside County. The facility holds 121 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, serving residents who require short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care. The Citadel of Sterling holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, indicating performance at the national average in this category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, falling below the national average, which reflects the ratio of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 2 stars, which is derived from clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. Both the staffing and quality measure ratings indicate performance below national norms in those specific areas. The Citadel of Sterling accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents, including those who qualify for government-funded coverage. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (815) 626-4264 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When considered in context with national benchmarks, the Citadel of Sterling presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint, consistent with average performance across CMS reporting metrics. However, the 2-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures suggest that those specific areas fall short of the national average. The 3-star health inspection rating indicates that the facility meets baseline expectations in its survey and inspection history. Families and care coordinators reviewing this facility are encouraged to examine each component rating individually, as the overall rating represents an aggregate that may not fully reflect performance in any single domain. Additional detail on inspection findings, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measures is available through the CMS Care Compare database.