Allure of Sterling
Sterling · 0.4 mi · 130 beds
Citations0Substantiated0
Citadel of Sterling,the
105 EAST 23RD STREET, Sterling, IL, 61081
Nursing home121 licensed beds0 citations on record
2 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 12 deficiencies against Citadel of Sterling,the in Sterling, Illinois at its most recent standard inspection on 2025-05-22. 2 findings have been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare has fined it 1 time, totalling $11,213. Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall.
2 / 5Medicare overall rating
121certified beds
12deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
2actual-harm findings on record
1federal fines, $11,213
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.2
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.23
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentFFDDDDDDDDDDDGEDDGDF
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0583 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0604 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0605 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0690 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2025-05-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0825 · 2024-11-13 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0692 · 2024-06-12 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2024-06-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2024-06-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2024-06-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2024-01-25 · from a complaint · Actual harm to a resident
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2023-11-03 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0803 · 2023-05-03 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below2 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles3 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are1 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home2 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.2043
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year31.8%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS1
Total fined$11,213
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one1
Ownership
Who owns Citadel of Sterling,the
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERN FAMILY INVESTMENT TR | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, ADINA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, FRED | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| GROSS, SHOSHANA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| KOHEN, YAKOV | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| PROCTOR, KATHERINE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| STERN, RAPHAELA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| MCMAHON, MICHAEL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2023 |
Part of the CITADEL HEALTHCARE group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
Listed by distance. Nobody paid to appear here and the order is not for sale.
La Bella of Sterling
Sterling · 1.3 mi · 70 beds
Citations0Substantiated0
Contact
Ask Citadel of Sterling,the a question
This page has not been claimed, so messages sent here would reach nobody. Call them instead — we take no commission either way, so we have no reason to steer you anywhere.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 145278.
Figures reproduce the state’s own totals and are not re-aggregated. Methodology · Report a correction