nursing home in Sterling, MA

Sterling Village

18 Dana Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564 · (978) 422-5111

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Sterling Village at a glance

Sterling Village is a 143-bed for-profit nursing home in Sterling, Massachusetts (Worcester County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 22, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 28% per year (state average 38.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Partnership
Beds
143
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1990
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Worcester County
CMS Certification Number
225452

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.67 hrsMassachusetts average3.86 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.67 hrs3.86 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.46 hrs0.65 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.16 hrs2.25 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.23 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)28%38.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)7.1%42.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility3Massachusetts average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)379Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1651.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Massachusetts average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$34,265$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds143120107
Average residents per day1379986
Occupancy95.5%82.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.1%Massachusetts average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.1%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.2%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)9.2%21.4%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)18%16.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)13.4%15.4%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.7%5.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.2%15.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)12.7%19.5%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)30.3%21.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)93.9%94.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.1%92.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%Massachusetts average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.9%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)86.7%77.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)90.8%78.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 22, 2025
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
December 22, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 30, 2026
December 22, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2026
December 22, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2026
September 4, 2024
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2024
September 4, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 11, 2024
September 4, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 11, 2024
September 4, 2024
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 11, 2024
September 4, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected October 11, 2024
February 21, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 28, 2024
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 6, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 26, 2023
June 15, 2023
Standard
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2023
June 15, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2023
June 15, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2023
June 15, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CARROLL, MARK
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest25%04/01/2010
D'URSO, SEAN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest25%04/01/2010
MORGAN, JOSEPH
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest25%04/01/2010
SULLIVAN, JAMES
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest25%04/01/2010
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE10/06/2009
NEWPORT REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC
Organization
5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE10/17/2022
ALCAJAPE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
ASGHAR, IRFAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/20/2012
BELL, DAVID
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/02/2022
BOLIO-DUPRE, KAREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2024
CARROLL, MARK
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/18/2025
DAVIS, MICHELLE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/25/2022
DELCID, DONNA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/16/2022
DILORENZO, SHERYL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/10/2014
D'URSO, SEAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
GRECO, PAULA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/06/2022
MAROIS, LEANNE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/21/2021
MILLS, KEVIN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/18/2021
MORGAN, JOSEPH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
NICKERSON, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/06/2022
RADULA, ALLISA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/04/2021
SANCHEZ, OCTAVIO
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/03/2018
STOCKWELL, JOY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/04/2000
SULLIVAN, JAMES
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
VILLAGE SQUARE, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
CARROLL, MARK
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
D'URSO, SEAN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
MORGAN, JOSEPH
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
SULLIVAN, JAMES
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
ASGHAR, IRFAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/20/2012
BELL, DAVID
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/02/2022
BOLIO-DUPRE, KAREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2024
DAVIS, MICHELLE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/25/2022
DELCID, DONNA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/16/2022
DILORENZO, SHERYL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/10/2014
GRECO, PAULA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/06/2022
MAROIS, LEANNE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/21/2021
MILLS, KEVIN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/18/2021
MORGAN, JOSEPH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sterling Village's rating?

Sterling Village has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Sterling Village receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Sterling Village accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Sterling Village?

It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Sterling Village and how do I contact it?

Sterling Village is at 18 Dana Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564. Phone: (978) 422-5111.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.