Nursing homeActive
Sterling Village
204 W Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579620278365145 certified beds · 28 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 16● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$24,206
1 fine
Last survey
2025-01-23
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Standard | 061 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-04 | Standard | 081 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-06-08 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F692
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F756
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F880
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 175299-20250123-F947
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F689
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F625
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F657
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F757
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-02Record 175299-20230104-F812
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-13Record 175299-20210608-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-13Record 175299-20210608-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Civil money penalty | $24,206 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.42
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.05
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.8% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.0% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 24.7% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agewise Living Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Agewise Living Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bland & Associates, P.C. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decker, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flint Hills Billing And Consulting LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grace Team LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grace, Ryan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huebert, Eric Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Karen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ball, Monte Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ball, Monte Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bennett, Sheri Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bland & Associates, P.C. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decker, James Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flint Hills Billing And Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Foster, Amy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Foster, Amy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fulton, Erric Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fulton, Erric Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grace Team LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grace, Ryan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hicks, Judith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huebert, Eric Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Karen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Grace Team Services — 9 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Rice.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Heights Little River | 16.5 mi | 2025-03-13 | 042 |
| Wesley Towers Inc Hutchinson | 16.7 mi | 2026-03-11 | 080 |
| Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc South Hutchinson | 19.0 mi | 2025-08-26 | 0110 |
| Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village Hutchinson | 18.3 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0120 |
| Hutchinson Operator, LLC Hutchinson | 18.6 mi | 2026-01-29 | 1232 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |