Sterling Village
Sterling, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175299) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,206
Phone: (620) 278-3651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Village has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of about 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Sterling Village reports total nurse staffing of 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
CMS records show Sterling Village has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,206.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sterling Village is a non-profit nursing home in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, certified for 45 beds with an average of 27.9 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since July 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sterling Village holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5. These four ratings each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation: overall reputation, inspection survey results, resident quality outcomes, and nurse staffing levels.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.42 per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,206.00 for Sterling Village, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems requiring increased inspection oversight.
Sterling Village is part of the Grace Team Services chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sterling Village has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sterling Village accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.42 per resident per day, with 0.72 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 33.3%, and the staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $24,206.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for Sterling Village, and it is not in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sterling Village is certified for 45 beds with an average of 27.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sterling Village is a non-profit corporation and part of the Grace Team Services chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sterling Village has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Sterling Village scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6202783651 or check Medicare Care Compare for current service offerings.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data doesn't include tour guidance; contact Sterling Village at 6202783651 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sterling Village's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175299?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.