CITADEL OF STERLING,THE

CCN 145278 · CITADEL CARE CENTER - STERLING LLC · For profit - Corporation · CITADEL HEALTHCARE chain · 121 certified beds · Whiteside · IL


CITADEL OF STERLING,THE is a 121-bed nursing home in STERLING, Illinois. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1974-09-01. It averages 87.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at CITADEL OF STERLING,THE?

CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for CITADEL OF STERLING,THE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-30F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2026-04-30F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2026-04-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-05-22F0804, F0812Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-05-22F0550, F0583, F0600, F0604, F0605, F0684, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0695Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2024-11-13F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D
2024-06-12F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G
2024-06-12F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2024-06-12F0677, F0686Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-01-25F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-11-03F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D

Why was CITADEL OF STERLING,THE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-12Fine$11,213

How is CITADEL OF STERLING,THE staffed relative to the IL average?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.204303.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)31.844.5
Average number of residents per day87.995.4

Who owns CITADEL OF STERLING,THE, and what chain is it in?

CITADEL OF STERLING,THE is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name CITADEL CARE CENTER - STERLING LLC and belongs to the CITADEL HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSTERN FAMILY INVESTMENT TR, AARON, ADINA, AARON, FRED, AARON, JONATHAN, GRAF, MARCELLA, GROSS, SHOSHANA, KOHEN, YAKOV, PROCTOR, KATHERINE, STERN, RAPHAELAsince 02/01/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAARON, JONATHAN, GRAF, MARCELLA, MCMAHON, MICHAEL, ROBIN, JASONsince 01/02/2023
ADP OF THE SNFOMNIA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC, GRAF, MARCELLA, MCMAHON, MICHAEL, ROBIN, JASONsince 01/01/2023

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