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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.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 deficiencies 2 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• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 9.0 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 1.7 | 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
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 5.0 | 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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, Inc | 1 | 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 | - |
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.
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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