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Sterling Village

18 Dana Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564

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Sterling Village is a nursing home in Sterling, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(978) 422-5111
Last standard health inspection
December 22, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
143
Residents per day, on average
133.5
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Legal business name
Sterling Village LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (12 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

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  4. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on December 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0311 3 times since 2023.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

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  8. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.

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  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.

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  11. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

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  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Sterling Village last inspected?

CMS lists December 22, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sterling Village have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since June 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sterling Village been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Sterling Village?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Sterling Village a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.