Sterling Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente
Sweetwater, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455509) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (325) 235-5417 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sterling Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
Sterling Hills has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 17, 1985. The facility has 96 certified beds, with an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sterling Hills carries an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is composed of four rating components: a Health Inspection rating of 5, a Staffing rating of 3, and a Quality Measures (QM) rating of only 1 out of 5, which families should weigh alongside the higher overall figure.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with the facility.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Sterling Hills is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5 — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sterling Hills has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 45.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 17, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (5 here), Staffing (3), Quality Measures (1), and an overall combined rating (4); each measures a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3252355417 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3252355417 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455509?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.