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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Sterling Village

204 W Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579

Sterling Village, a 45-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Sterling, KS, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #172 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#172 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.42
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Sterling Village, a 45-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Sterling, KS, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #172 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#172 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.42
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175299
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
45
Residents
28
In Hospital
No
County
Rice
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.42 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.72 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.48
CNA Hours
3.22
Total Nursing Hours
4.42 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Sterling Village

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Sterling Village ranks #172 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Sterling Village operates 45 certified beds in Sterling, KS with approximately 28 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $24K levied against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.72 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Sterling Village falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 33.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 4, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2021 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2021 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 5.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 46.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 76.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 20.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 30.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $24K

Date Type Amount
Jan 23, 2025 Fine $24K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Sterling Village, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Sterling Village

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 45 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sterling Village?
Sterling Village has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Sterling Village rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Sterling Village ranks 172nd among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#172 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Sterling Village?
Sterling Village reports 4.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.72 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
How many beds does Sterling Village have?
Sterling Village has 45 certified beds with approximately 28 residents. The facility is located at 204 W Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579.
Does Sterling Village have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Sterling Village has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Sterling Village received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Sterling Village has received 1 penalties totaling $24K.
Who owns Sterling Village?
Sterling Village is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Sterling Village last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Sterling Village was on Jan 23, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Sterling Village?
Sterling Village is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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