Sterling Towers

    2403 E 19th St, Sterling, IL, 61081
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Lovely apartment, amazing staff; laundry

    I love my mom's beautiful, spacious apartment - full kitchen, comfy living room, great clubhouse, lots of events, and very convenient to church and shopping for overnight visits. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond; my mom is very happy. My main frustrations are chronic laundry problems (too few machines, machines left full, lost money and no one to call), unresponsive/unstable management (changed three times), high utilities, and occasional dogs in the halls.

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    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Beautiful, spacious apartments
    • Full kitchen in units
    • Separate living room
    • Convenient for overnight visits
    • Close to church and shopping centers
    • Great clubhouse
    • Many events and activities
    • Amazing, caring staff
    • Staff goes above and beyond
    • High resident satisfaction (e.g., 'mom is very happy')

    Cons

    • Insufficient washers and dryers
    • Laundry machines not emptied promptly
    • Lost money in laundry machines
    • No contact for machine issues
    • Unresponsive management
    • Frequent management turnover (changed 3 times)
    • High utility bills
    • Dogs in hallways
    • Delays with dirty laundry

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is mixed but leans positive with important operational and management concerns. Reviewers consistently praise the living spaces and community amenities—apartments are described as beautiful and spacious with full kitchens and separate living rooms, making them convenient for overnight visitors. The location is considered advantageous because of proximity to a church and shopping centers. The clubhouse and schedule of events and activities are highlighted as strong positive features that contribute to an engaging community life.

    Staff and care-related comments are overwhelmingly favorable: multiple reviewers describe the staff as "amazing" and say they go above and beyond for residents. One reviewer explicitly states their mother is very happy and that "everything has been perfect," indicating high satisfaction with day-to-day resident care and interpersonal service. These comments suggest strong frontline staff performance and positive resident-facing interactions, which is a major strength for Sterling Towers.

    On the other hand, several operational and management issues recur and represent significant concerns. Laundry facilities are a clear pain point: reviewers note there are not enough washers and dryers, machines are often not emptied in a timely fashion, residents have lost money in the machines, and there appears to be no designated contact to report or resolve machine problems. These problems lead to delayed or dirty laundry, which directly affects resident quality of life and convenience.

    Management and administrative reliability are additional weak spots in the reviews. One commenter reports management being unresponsive and mentions management turnover (changed three times), which can create uncertainty and inconsistent follow-through on maintenance and resident issues. Utility costs are another specific complaint—reviewers describe high utility bills—indicating potential financial burden or unclear billing practices. There is also a note about dogs in hallways, which raises concerns about safety, cleanliness, or pet-policy enforcement for some residents.

    Taken together, the pattern is clear: Sterling Towers appears to offer high-quality living spaces, strong location advantages, a vibrant clubhouse and activity schedule, and very committed frontline staff who make residents happy. However, behind that positive resident experience there are operational shortcomings—particularly with laundry services, utility costs, pet management in common areas, and administrative responsiveness coupled with frequent management turnover. Prospective residents should weigh the strong interpersonal and amenity-based positives against these practical, day-to-day logistical issues. Reviews do not provide information about dining services or clinical/medical care, so those areas remain unassessed based on the supplied comments.

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    About Sterling Towers

    Sterling Towers sits behind Northland Mall in a peaceful, park-like setting, and the place is for people aged 62 or older or for those with disabilities, with rent that's subsidized by the federal government to help keep things affordable, and there are one-bedroom apartments, furnished with major appliances, and some are specially designed to be accessible for people who are handicapped or disabled, so nobody has to worry about making do if they need a little more support moving around. Residents get individual heating and cooling in their own place, so everyone can adjust things as they like. The community is pet-friendly and even has a pet therapy program for those who find comfort in animals, which makes a big difference for people who love pets but might have thought they'd have to give them up. The staff are always around and trained to help, and there's on-site management and maintenance, which means if a problem comes up, residents don't have to wait long to get it fixed. There's an online portal for paying rent or sending in maintenance requests, though there's always an in-person office, open Monday through Friday during regular business hours, for anyone who likes handling things face-to-face.

    Sterling Towers offers health, nursing, and personal care support, along with home care and hospice services for those who may need extra help as they get older, and it has specialized memory care for residents who are dealing with memory issues, so they can stay safe and comfortable and their families can worry less. Assisted living is available, too, so people can get help without giving up their independence, and staff support people so they can do as much for themselves as possible. For daily life, there's a lot to do-there are social and recreational programs with group activities, a community room for events and parties, an exercise area for working out or joining a class, a library, a puzzle room for quiet time, and even a beauty shop on-site where residents can get their hair and nails done when they want to feel their best. There are senior-friendly bathrooms and common areas for relaxing or chatting with neighbors. Building security and regular maintenance add to the safe feeling, and the community puts effort into educational, social, and entertaining programs to help people stay active and connected. For those who need information or resources about disabilities, the office can offer help or point residents in the right direction, and support is available through programs like HUD for rental assistance. Residents seem to appreciate having comfortable, clean homes with options for care as their needs change, and the emphasis is always on helping people stay independent and keep up a good quality of life in their later years.

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