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Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center

1420 S 3rd Ave

4.2(34 ratings)· Sterling average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
63
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
63
Therapy Services
On-site physical and occupational therapy department
Outpatient Option
Outpatient rehabilitation also available on-site

What Families Think

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Sterling, Colorado, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 34 Google reviews. Families consistently praise the physical and occupational therapy team, attentive nursing staff, and the emotional support given to residents and their loved ones during difficult times.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy praised as top-notch
  • Nursing staff described as attentive and compassionate
  • Coordinated transportation for dialysis and appointments
  • Clean, welcoming environment with community activities
  • Staff go above and beyond during end-of-life care

The Bad

  • One report of occasional hiccups in care that were resolved
  • One reviewer noted food quality varies day to day
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Sterling, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

About Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Sterling, Colorado, licensed for 63 residents. The community provides medical oversight, physical and occupational therapy, and coordinated services including dialysis transportation for qualifying residents.

Families consistently praise the clinical staff and care quality. Physical and occupational therapists are described as hands-on and engaged, and nursing leadership is noted for professionalism and attentiveness. One family wrote that staff members "have become my family over the past year." Beyond clinical care, the community organizes social events to encourage resident interaction, and families value the transportation coordination that reduces burden on loved ones managing complex medical needs.

The facility maintains a 4.2 out of 5 rating across 34 Google reviews, with families highlighting both the clinical competence of therapy departments and the personal warmth of staff interactions during both routine care and difficult moments.

Types of Care at Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center

4.2overall · 34 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (34)

Karen Thorn

Feb 2025

via Google

I would truly recommend Sterling Health & Rehab to anyone who is going to have to stay in a rehab place and get physical therapy. Their physical therapy dept. is top notch. If you are willing to do the work they are there for you. Their care of you while you are a patient there is super. They are very attentive and caring. Pretty much anything you want or need they are there for you. God forbid I will never be in a position be there again but if I did I would choose Sterling Health & Rehab. Karen Thorn

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A Google User

Jun 2024

via Google

We have had a family member at Sterling Health & Rehab since July 2022. We have been so very blessed by the staff. From PT/OT to nursing to laundry to dietary, our loved one is so taken care of. The facility does offer transportation, which is a huge relief. Our loved one is on dialysis three times a week and they do all the transporting, I don't have to arrange it. This is a huge benefit to families. Nursing has been stellar with our loved one. We've had a couple hiccups, but they were easily remedied. Activities keeps our loved one busy. They have monthly trips to Wal Mart, bingo, cards, groups that come in. We are so blessed to have the involvement we do have. Just recently the salon re-opened and now we can have haircuts right there. We do not have to arrange for an out of facility haircut. The food for the most part has been good. Yes, there are some days that are not perfect, but for the most part our loved one rarely complains. I will promote Sterling Health & Rehab everyday. I was petrified to leave my husband there, he is young, but I can not express how thankful we are for every member of that staff. For our situation, he is in one of the very best places he can be at!

Britney FourHorn

Jun 2024

via Google

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center takes pride in making sure the members receive the best care possible. The environment is clean and welcoming for all. I love that they create events involving the community and it allows members to interact with others. You can tell that they take pride in their work by the way it is ran. Sending a huge kudos to all employees there!

Kara Burns

May 2024

via Google

Sterling Health and Rehab employees have become my family over the past year. My mom and father were both placed in their care a year and a half ago and neither one was in very good shape. My mom passes last July and Yasmin sat with my for hours by her bed in the last moments of her earthly life. THAT is going above and beyond and it was deeply appreciated through such a difficult time. There were moments through that time we thought my father was going to follow her but b/c of the loving care at SHAR, I am proud to report he is thriving. He told me last week he feels so good that he wants to go back to college! Can't thank this company and the people who work for it for their compassion, love, and over all support. They have made dealing with declining parents much easier.

Christina Swift

May 2024

via Google

Nursing Mrg Sarah is courteous and professional, really on top of her game! I have had two separate stays at this facility and both times have been wonderful. The people there are very nice and engaging with all of the residents. The PT and OT staff are very Hands-On with the residents as well as the temporary therapy patients. I plan on going there for outpatient Rehabilitation, if I can

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 58 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2025

Apr 7, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2025

Feb 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

Dec 31, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

Apr 23, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 1, 2024

Sep 28, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2023

Jun 29, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 28, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 20, 2022

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2022

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2022

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2022

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2022

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2022

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2022

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 10, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 28, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2022

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center located?

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1420 S 3rd Ave in Sterling, Colorado.

What do families say about Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Sterling, Colorado, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 34 Google reviews. Families consistently praise the physical and occupational therapy team, attentive nursing staff, and the emotional support given to residents and their loved ones during difficult times.

How did Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Sterling Health & Rehabilitation Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 58 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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