Allure of Sterling
612 West St Mary's Street · Sterling, IL · 61081 · 8156269020
130 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Allure Healthcare Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$118,360 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $118,360 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 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 December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 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 June 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 3, 2025 | Fine | $118,360 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145615 · certified since May 22, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.