01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-01-23 | 7 | 2025-01-23 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-01-04 | 9 | 2023-01-04 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-06-08 | 2 | 2021-06-08 | 16 |
CMS CCN 1752992026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Sterling Village
204 W Washington Avenue · Sterling, KS 67579 · Rice County
Certified beds45CMS provider file
Recent citation rows38current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
38 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-18 · complaint2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-182025-01-23 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-182025-01-23 · HEALTHF0801Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-18 · complaint2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-18 · complaint2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-182025-01-23 · HEALTHF0947Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-182025-01-23 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-212025-01-23 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-102023-01-04 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-022023-01-04 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-072023-01-04 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-072021-06-08 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-08-062021-06-08 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-132021-06-08 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-132021-06-08 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-08-0603 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Fine | $24,206 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- AGEWISE LIVING INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 06/17/2016
- BALL, MONTEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- FOSTER, AMYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- FULTON, ERRICIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- BALL, MONTEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- BENNETT, SHERIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
- FOSTER, AMYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- FULTON, ERRICIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- HICKS, JUDITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2020
- AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
- AGEWISE LIVING INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/17/2019
- BLAND & ASSOCIATES, P.C.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
- FLINT HILLS BILLING AND CONSULTING LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
- GRACE TEAM LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2019
- DECKER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- GRACE, RYANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2019
- HUEBERT, ERICIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2019
- SMITH, KARENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/23/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.42per resident day
RN hours0.72per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.05per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Kansas ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.