Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sterling Heights, Michigan
1 of 5 nursing homes in Sterling Heights (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
765
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
2 Grade F
$4,233 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is adequate, with 20% of facilities recommended. Families should note that while Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation stands out with a B+ rating, three facilities are in the avoid tier, indicating limited options for high-quality care.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation (85) — Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an excellent Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a B+ grade and no fines, this 176-bed facility emphasizes patient satisfaction and rehabilitation excellence, making it a top choice for skilled nursing in Sterling Heights.
The other 4 Sterling Heights facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $4K.
Recommended
Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an excellent Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a B+ grade and no fines, this 176-bed facility emphasizes patient satisfaction and rehabilitation excellence, making it a top choice for skilled nursing in Sterling Heights.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sterling Heights Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $4,233
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sterling Heights Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sterling Heights's city average is 2.8 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 5 Sterling Heights facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sterling Heights avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sterling Heights facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sterling Heights, MI are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Sterling Heights (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sterling Heights "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sterling Heights?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.