Sterling Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado · CCN 065174 · For-profit (LLC) · part of The Charly Bello Family, The Maze Family, The Swain Family, & Walter Myers (19 facilities, chain average 1.7 stars)
CMS rates Sterling Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 63 certified beds, 52 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 4 fines totalling $118,155.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.21537 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.53665 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.69215 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.3% (registered nurses 63.6%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-20 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-04-07 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-04-07 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0620 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-02-03 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-12-31 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 complaint survey |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-31 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-04-23 complaint survey |
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-01 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2021-09-07 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-07-29 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-01 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-07-29 |
| 2022-06-29 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-07-29 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | 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 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Dergance, Jeannae Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Nelson, Clint Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Mahrt, David Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Myers, Katie Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Myers, Walter Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Swain, Holly Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Swain, Jared Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Myers, Walter Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-09-01 |
| Nelson, Clint Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-09-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Logan County.