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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Sterling Village

Sterling, MassachusettsMedicare inspection record
(978) 422-5111

About Sterling Village

Sterling Village brings together skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Sterling, Massachusetts with genuine compassion and clinical expertise. Our team provides personalized recovery care and medical support, helping patients regain strength and independence during their most vulnerable moments.

Community at a glance

Capacity

143 residents

Location

Sterling, MA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

18 DANA HILL ROAD, Sterling, Massachusetts 01564

(978) 422-5111

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 22, 2025, state inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 40 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Massachusetts average.

Medicare has not fined Sterling Village in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 40 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the Massachusetts average
Nursing staff who left in the past year28%Below the Massachusetts average

Inspections

8 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

December 22, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 30, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 30, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 30, 2026

September 4, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 11, 2024
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 11, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 11, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 11, 2024
February 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal business name
Sterling Village LLC
Medicare-certified beds
143
Average residents per day
137
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 1, 1990
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
225452

Location

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18 DANA HILL ROADSterling, MA 01564

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Sterling

Questions about Sterling Village

How did Sterling Village do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on December 22, 2025 and cited 3 health deficiencies. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Sterling Village?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 40 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 28% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Sterling Village been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Sterling Village in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Sterling Skilled Nursing in Massachusetts Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026