Sterling Commons
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Victorville, CA

Sterling Commons

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Victorville, CA

Overview of Sterling Commons

Discover a purpose-filled living experience at Sterling Commons, a remarkable senior living community in Victorville, CA, that offers a safe and secure environment for memory care. Here, residents dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss are given the right amount of care and assistance with the help of 24/7 on-site nurses and a compassionate team. Residents stay in secured and comfortably designed apartments that are built with advanced safety features, including motion sensors, window sensors, and lengthy pull cords.

Helping residents experience moments of leisure and connection, the community offers an array of well-curated activities and amenities, designed based on residents’ interests and needs. Residents’ creativity are nurtured with arts & crafts classes, while bible studies, and spiritual services help provide an opportunity to deepen faith. Dining moments are to look forward to with fresh, delicious meals that can be enjoyed with families and friends.

Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #1001 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1001st out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Years in operation
18 years in operation Rank #428 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 428th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #1392 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1392nd out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #956 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 956th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
49 / 70
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 30, 2007
CountySan Bernardino

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sterling Commons is legally operated by Koerick Sterling Commons G.p, Victorville, Llc, and administered by Deborah Staggs.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDonald Barber

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #461 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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

Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (79% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection December 5, 2025

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 816 This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The November 18, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies but issued one technical violation for missing emergency shelter-in-place kits.
  • Complaint investigations on December 5, 2025 fully disproved all allegations of inadequate supervision, resident safety issues, and care practice failures.
  • Annual inspections from January 6, 2023 through December 6, 2024 consistently found no deficiencies and confirmed safe, clean, and well-maintained conditions.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Sterling Commons

Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Victorville's city center to Sterling Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Regency Palms Senior Living
AL
MC
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Long Beach (Downtown)91 No - 96 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of North Bay
AL
NH
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Vallejo (Harry Floyd Terrace)83 Yes A+ 47 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL
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Claremont81 Yes - 14 Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL
MC
La Palma80 Yes - 61 Studio / 1 Bed
Sterling Commons
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Victorville70 No A+ 48 -

Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Commons

Who is the owner of Sterling Commons?

Sterling Commons is legally operated by Koerick Sterling Commons G.p, Victorville, Llc, and administered by Deborah Staggs.

Is Sterling Commons in a walkable area?

Sterling Commons has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Sterling Commons?

Sterling Commons's occupancy is 70%.

Who is the administrator of Sterling Commons?

Deborah Staggs is the administrator of Sterling Commons.

How many beds does Sterling Commons have?

Sterling Commons has 70 beds.

Has Sterling Commons had any recent citations?

Sterling Commons has had 2 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Sterling Commons?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sterling Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

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