Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-23 · Fire 2025-01-23
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Sterling, KS
Sterling Village
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $24,206 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
204 W Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS
(620) 278-3651
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
29
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.84
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.98
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.8
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 47.5% |
91.8%
44.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
45.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.0% |
95.5%
19.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
19.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% |
4.4%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.4% |
5.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
5.0%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.0% |
23.2%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
19.8%
7.1 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.4% |
18.4%
3 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.3% |
18.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.6% |
1.8%
2.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.3% |
3.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.9% |
23.2%
1.3 pts better
|
19.8%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.9% |
4.6%
6.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 20.2% |
75.6%
55.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
61.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.8% |
11.7%
3.9 pts better
|
12.0%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
2.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 30.0% |
73.5%
43.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
49.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.5% |
23.0%
3.5 pts better
|
23.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-04 · Fire 2023-01-04
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-08 · Fire 2021-06-08
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-08-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-01-23
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-02-18
G · Actual harm
2023-01-04
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-02-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-04
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-08
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-07-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$24,206
2025-01-23
Fine
Fine · fine $24,206
Fine
Ownership
Agewise Living Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Aegis Therapies, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Agewise Living Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ball, Monte
Corporate Director · Individual
Bennett, Sheri
Corporate Director · Individual
Bland & Associates, P.c.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Decker, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Flint Hills Billing And Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Foster, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Fulton, Erric
Corporate Director · Individual
Grace Team LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Grace, Ryan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hicks, Judith
Corporate Director · Individual
Huebert, Eric
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Smith, Karen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nearby options
Other facilities in reach
#1
Sandstone Heights
Little River, KS
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $67,763 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Wesley Towers Inc
Hutchinson, KS
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village
Hutchinson, KS
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,590 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Jump out