Sterling Nursing and Rehab
309 Fifth St, Sterling City, TX 76951
Phone: 3253782134
CMS ratings and facility information
Sterling Nursing and Rehab is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Sterling City, Sterling County, Texas. CMS data for this profile was updated August 2026. Ratings and facility details can change; confirm current information with CMS and the facility.
| CMS overall rating | 4 of 5 stars |
|---|---|
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| CMS certification number | 675880 |
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.35 |
|---|---|
| RN hours per resident day | 0.41 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident day | 3.45 |
| Total nursing staff turnover percent | 53.3 |
Resident outcome measures
| Measure | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalizations | 2.05 | events_per_1000_resident_days | 20250101-20251231 |
| Emergency-department visits | 1.44 | events_per_1000_resident_days | 20250101-20251231 |
| Falls with major injury | 3.45 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Pressure ulcers | 2.04 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.2 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Antipsychotic medication use | 11.32 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
Health inspection citations
| Survey date | Tag | Citation | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | 0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2025-09-11 | 0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F |
| 2025-09-11 | 0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E |
| 2025-09-11 | 0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E |
| 2024-08-08 | 0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2024-08-08 | 0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
| 2024-08-08 | 0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-08-08 | 0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D |
| 2023-06-22 | 0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2023-06-22 | 0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-06-22 | 0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E |
| 2023-06-22 | 0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2023-06-22 | 0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | E |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-23 | Payment Denial |
Ownership records
| Name | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING COUNTY NURSING HOME | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| COUNTS, BELINDA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| COUNTS, BELINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| FOWLER, JASON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| HUNT, JOHN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| FOWLER, JASON | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
| HUNT, JOHN | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare data. Data snapshot: August 2026. Read Our Data & Methodology. This directory does not provide medical or legal advice.