Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Assisted Living · Sterling, IL
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Assisted Living · Sterling, IL
Avonlea Cottage of Sterling provides assisted living and memory care services. It offers tailored care plans, a safe environment, and engaging activities for residents. The facility is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like home.
30-bed community Rank #386 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 430 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation Rank #128 / 251Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 251 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #104 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 647 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 9, 2024
CountyWhiteside
Owner NameAvonlea Cottage Of Sterling, LLC
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
24-Hour Nursing
Monitored Security Systems
Resident Care Programs
Activity Planners
Outdoor Patio
Specific ProgramsShort Term Respite
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
3 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 (57% below)
• Deficiencies per year (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Deficiencies per year (57% below)
Latest Inspection
February 13, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 57% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 13, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and was unsubstantiated. The prior annual inspection on August 6, 2024, identified deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, employee health evaluations, and incomplete resident service plans. Earlier reports were not provided, so it is unclear if these issues had appeared before. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The recent clean complaint investigation suggests some improvement following the prior cited issues.
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Avonlea Cottage-Sterling is located in Sterling, Illinois.
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| Morningside of Sterling |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sterling | 87 | Yes | 33 | 1 | Fve Managers, Inc | 7 | - | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Avonlea Cottage-Sterling |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sterling | 30 | No | 80 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| HarborChase of Naperville |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sterling | - | No | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Who is the owner of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?
The legal owner and operator of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling is 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 best email address for Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?
The team at Avonlea Cottage-Sterling can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does Avonlea Cottage-Sterling have?
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling has 30 beds.
Are there photos of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling is located at 2201 E LeFevre Rd.
What is the phone number of Avonlea Cottage-Sterling?
(815) 626-5439 will put you in contact with the team at Avonlea Cottage-Sterling.
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