Sterling Nursing and Rehab
309 Fifth St · Sterling City, TX · 76951 · 3253782134
44 certified beds Government - County
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
| June 22, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675880 · certified since June 18, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.