Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC
1420 S 3rd Ave · Sterling, CO · 80751 · 9705222933
63 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $87,215 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$87,215 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.83 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $118,155 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
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 September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 20, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $45,768 |
| April 7, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| December 31, 2024 | Fine | $25,298 |
| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $30,940 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065174 · certified since April 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.