Sterling Nursing and Rehab
309 FIFTH ST, Sterling City, TX 76951
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Sterling Nursing and Rehab Compares
Sterling Nursing and Rehab is a 44-bed government-owned nursing facility in Sterling City, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the Texas average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (46% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sterling Nursing and Rehab
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sterling Nursing and Rehab with other nursing homes in Sterling City.
What keeps Sterling Nursing and Rehab's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Sterling Nursing and Rehab doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sterling Nursing and Rehab keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.0% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Sterling Nursing and Rehab's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 44 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sterling Nursing and Rehab?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sterling Nursing and Rehab?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sterling City
Sterling City sits in Sterling County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 135 (10.6%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median home value
- $75,000
Demographics for Sterling County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sterling City.
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