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STERLING REHABILITATION AND NURSING, LLC

1420 S 3RD AVE, STERLING, CO 80751
Score: 6 / 100

Sterling Rehabilitation And Nursing, Llc has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 6/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Sterling facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Sterling Rehabilitation And Nursing, Llc, with 2.77 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 34 deficiencies at Sterling Rehabilitation And Nursing, Llc, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.77 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.78 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Aug 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity E
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $117,325

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 6 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
63
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18