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STERLING VILLAGE

18 DANA HILL ROAD, STERLING, MA 01564
Score: 91 / 100

Sterling Village is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Sterling, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 9% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Sterling Village is near the national average, with 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Sterling Village. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.10 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Sep 3, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Sep 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 3, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Feb 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jun 25, 2023 · Resident Rights 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 2.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
143
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4