Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sterling, IL

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sterling, IL

Overview of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Sterling, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains personal independence; memory care offers supervision in a setting supported by monitored security systems; and nursing care is backed by 24-hour nursing on site.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Having assisted living, memory care, and nursing care on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Jessica Martinez serves as director, and Avonlea Cottage Of Sterling operates the community.

The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers regular familiarity with staff and other residents. An outdoor patio gives residents a designated space to spend time outside. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #249 / 282Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 249th out of 282 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #78 / 144Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 78th out of 144 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #51 / 366Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 51st out of 366 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceAugust 9, 2024
CountyWhiteside
License Number5100158

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameAvonlea Cottage Of Sterling, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Patio

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
3 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 39.0 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.51.7 This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IL avg 1.7).↓ 12% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25.0 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (2 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Morningside of Sterling
AL
MC
RC
Sterling
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 67
Rank #67 / 282
Yes
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 48
Rank #259 / 366
-Fve Managers, Inc1
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #188 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
AL
MC
NH
Sterling
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 67
Rank #249 / 282
No
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 48
Rank #51 / 366
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 13
Rank #78 / 144
-2
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #134 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling is located in Sterling, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Avonlea Cottage-Sterling

Who is the owner of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling is legally operated by Avonlea Cottage Of Sterling, LLC.

Is Avonlea Cottage-Sterling in a walkable area?

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?

According to IL state health department records, Avonlea Cottage-Sterling's license number is 5100158.

How long has Avonlea Cottage-Sterling been in business?

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?

No, Avonlea Cottage-Sterling has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?

The team at Avonlea Cottage-Sterling can be reached at avonlea@tutera.com.

How many beds does Avonlea Cottage-Sterling have?

Avonlea Cottage-Sterling has 30 beds.

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