Devonshire Care Center
1330 Sidney Ave, Sterling, CO 80751 · (970) 522-4888 · CMS certification number 065150
Devonshire Care Center is a 84-bed for-profit nursing home in Sterling, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 29 health citations, 4 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Colorado average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 10 | 8.7 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 47.0% |
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Long Peak Operating Company (8 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 84 (about 71 residents a day) |
| County | Logan |
| Last standard inspection | March 26, 2026 |
Inspection history
29 citations from 8 inspections, 9 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
March 26, 2026 8 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code G · corrected Mar 22, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code E · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0567 · severity code E · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Mar 30, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Mar 30, 2026
December 9, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0678 · severity code D · corrected Jan 9, 2026
May 20, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Apr 27, 2025
March 20, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0559 · severity code E · corrected Apr 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Apr 28, 2025
September 17, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Administration Complaint
Tag F0849 · severity code E · corrected Sep 30, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0660 · severity code D · corrected Sep 30, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Sep 30, 2024
May 28, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Jun 12, 2024
March 7, 2024 6 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0700 · severity code E · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0565 · severity code E · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0699 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0574 · severity code C · corrected Mar 8, 2024
November 18, 2019 6 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Actual harm to residents (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code H · corrected Nov 25, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Dec 2, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Dec 2, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Dec 2, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Dec 2, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 2, 2019
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Fine | $7,630 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Fine | $2,350 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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