Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sterling, IL
Avonlea Cottage-Sterling
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sterling, IL
Avonlea Cottage of Sterling is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community located at 2201 East LeFevre Road in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, at the city center. Owned and operated by Avonlea Cottage of Sterling, LLC and managed by Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, the community is licensed under Illinois’s Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishment Act (license active as of August 2024). The facility is very walkable with a Walk Score of 80, providing strong neighborhood accessibility. As a state-licensed facility, Avonlea Cottage does not hold federal CMS star ratings.
Avonlea Cottage provides assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care with 24-hour licensed nursing and certified nursing aide staffing. Specialized memory care programming serves residents with cognitive impairment and dementia. The facility features monitored security systems, an outdoor patio, structured activity programming, and individualized resident care plans. Professional management through Tutera Senior Living & Health Care brings operational oversight and corporate support infrastructure to the small-scale community model.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has conducted two inspections since August 2024, citing three total deficiencies—1.5 per year, 57% below the Illinois average of 3.5 deficiencies annually. The August 2024 initial licensure survey identified three modest deficiencies: tornado drills were not conducted on each shift during February 2024, with written evaluations missing for two of the scheduled drills. Three direct care employees, including the Director of Nursing and Activity Coordinator, lacked timely initial health evaluations within 30 days of hire or two-step TB testing within 10 days.
Service plans for three residents lacked required signatures and did not adequately document evacuation assistance needs, health services, or medication use. The February 13, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full compliance, with all allegations unsubstantiated. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions appear in the record.
Avonlea Cottage of Sterling is a small, professionally managed assisted living and memory care option in Sterling with an early compliance trajectory showing promise: three documentation and administrative deficiencies resolved in the inaugural survey, followed by clean complaint investigation results. The combination of small scale (30 beds), strong walkability (Walk Score 80), Tutera management affiliation, and improving regulatory record make the community a well-positioned option for families in Whiteside County seeking a residential-model assisted living environment with professional operational support.
30-bed community Rank #375 / 419Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 375th out of 419 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #125 / 172Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 172 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
IssuanceAugust 9, 2024
CountyWhiteside
License Number5100158
Owner NameAvonlea Cottage Of Sterling, LLC
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
avonlea@tutera.com
Pets not allowed
24-Hour Nursing
Monitored Security Systems
Resident Care Programs
Activity Planners
Outdoor Patio
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
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
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 inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 6, 2024 annual inspection found three deficiencies in emergency drills, employee health evaluations, and incomplete resident service plans.
- February 13, 2025 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, with the facility found in compliance with all relevant assisted living regulations.
- Deficiencies involved failure to conduct tornado drills each shift, missing health screenings for five employees, and incomplete service plans for three residents.
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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 1 year, 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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