Morningside of Sterling
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sterling, IL
Morningside of Sterling
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sterling, IL
A worry-free haven awaits at Morningside of Sterling, a compassionate senior living community in Sterling, IL that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio and one-bed apartments with modern amenities like walk-in closets, kitchenettes and private balconies, offering a vibrant and convenient residence with access to an array of amenities and services. Offering various therapies, personalized medical resources, housekeeping, linen services, and nursing team, the community provides residents with all the support they need to live comfortably.
Dedicated to helping residents create meaningful experiences, the community conducts a variety of activities tailored to residents’ passion, interests, and current capabilities. An exceptional culinary team serves delicious and nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences. At Morningside of Sterling, residents are well-supported to live a carefree lifestyle with plenty of time to explore and continue doing what they desire.
87-bed community Rank #154 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 418 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #470 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 470th out of 634 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusInactive - CHOW
IssuanceSeptember 22, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 21, 2026
CountyWhiteside
Morningside of Sterling is legally operated by Fve Managers, Inc.
Permanent Units
61 units
Alzheimer's Units
26 units
Total beds
87 units
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 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
3 deficiencies
1 inspection
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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (67% 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 | 9 | 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
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.0 | 1.71 | This facility has 75% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 1.71).↑ 75% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morningside of Sterling
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sterling's city center to Morningside of Sterling's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.85 miles to nearest hospital (CGH Medical Center)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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
85
Rank
#154 / 418 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
52
Rank
#470 / 634 | - | Fve Managers, Inc | 1 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#120 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#213 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Avonlea Cottage-Sterling | AL MC NH | Sterling | 30
Facility
30
IL AVG
85
Rank
#374 / 418 | No |
80
Facility
80
IL AVG
52
Rank
#104 / 634 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
16
Rank
#121 / 189 | - | 2 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
7
Rank
#120 / 276 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#150 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside of Sterling
Who is the owner of Morningside of Sterling?
Morningside of Sterling is legally operated by Fve Managers, Inc.
Is Morningside of Sterling in a walkable area?
Morningside of Sterling has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Morningside of Sterling's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Morningside of Sterling's license expires on September 21, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Morningside of Sterling?
Yes, Morningside of Sterling allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Morningside of Sterling have?
Morningside of Sterling has 87 beds.
Has Morningside of Sterling had any deficiencies?
Morningside of Sterling has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Are there photos of Morningside of Sterling?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Morningside of Sterling in the photo gallery on this page.
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