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Sterling Village
204 W Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 45 beds, Sterling Village serves Sterling in Rice County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kansas median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 9, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rice Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 20 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 55.6 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 58.8% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $24,206 | $67,763 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2025, 4 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×10 E ×2 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2021 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2021 |
| 8 Jun 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2025 | Fine | $24,206 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.0% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.8% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Agewise Living Inc. Chain: Grace Team Services (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agewise Living Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/17/2016 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Agewise Living Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2019 |
| Bland & Associates, P.C. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Flint Hills Billing and Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Grace Team LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Bland & Associates, P.C. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Flint Hills Billing and Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Grace Team LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Rice County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Heights | Little River | 36 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 55.6 | $68K | 13 Mar 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Rice County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sterling Village been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Sterling Village been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sterling Village compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sterling Village?
It is part of the Grace Team Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Agewise Living Inc, Aegis Therapies, Inc. and Agewise Living Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sterling Village last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.