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STERLING VILLAGE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (STERLING, Kansas)

204 W WASHINGTON AVENUE, STERLING, Kansas 67579

Phone: 6202783651

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
27.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Rice
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKansas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.610.73-0.12
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.254.13+0.12
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover25.9%48%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-01-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

20 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-04Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-08Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$24,206
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-23Fine$24,206-

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