Nursing homes › Illinois › Citadel of Sterling,The
105 East 23Rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 · 8156264264 · 121 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Citadel Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $220,021 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.20 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.47. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2024-11-13 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-06-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-16 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-12 | Fine | $11,213 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERN FAMILY INVESTMENT TR | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, ADINA | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, FRED | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| GROSS, SHOSHANA | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| KOHEN, YAKOV | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| PROCTOR, KATHERINE | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| STERN, RAPHAELA | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| MCMAHON, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2023 |
| ROBIN, JASON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145278. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.