Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC
Nursing Home · Sterling, CO
CMS certification number065174
Contact & location
1420 S 3RD AveSterling, CO 80751
Logan County
- Phone
- (970) 522-2933
- ZIP code
- 80751 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 63
- Residents per day
- 52.4 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
- Chain
- The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers (19 facilities, avg 1.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1983
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.22 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.17 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.69 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.3 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 63.6 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 16.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 34 health · 24 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-04-07 | 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. F0620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-02-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-12-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-04-23 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-01 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2022-06-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-09-07 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-29 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-01 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-29 |
| 2022-06-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-29 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $118,155 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Fine | $45,768 |
| 2025-04-07 | Fine | $16,149 |
| 2024-12-31 | Fine | $25,298 |
| 2023-09-28 | Fine | $30,940 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Dergance, Jeannae (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Clint (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mahrt, David (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Katie (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Walter (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swain, Holly (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swain, Jared (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myers, Walter (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Clint (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC?
Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC have?
It has 63 certified beds and cares for about 52 residents per day.
Has Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $118,155 in the last three years.
Who owns Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC?
It is part of The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sterling Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC?
(970) 522-2933. The facility is located at 1420 S 3RD Ave, Sterling, CO 80751.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.