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HomeIllinoisLa Bella of Sterling

La Bella of Sterling

3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL 610818156260233
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
70
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $54,998

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 40.3 residents per day (58% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Mar 12, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $54,998 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.38 hours per resident per day

La Bella of Sterling is a 2-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Sterling, Illinois with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. The facility scored below average compared to Illinois facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
40.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Whiteside
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
104.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$54,998
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 6, 2023
$54,998
Payment DenialApr 6, 2023
15 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.49 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.38 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total1.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for La Bella of Sterling?▾
La Bella of Sterling has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has La Bella of Sterling had any health inspection violations?▾
La Bella of Sterling had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $54,998 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at La Bella of Sterling?▾
La Bella of Sterling provides 2.38 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.16 LPN hours, and 1.49 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does La Bella of Sterling have?▾
La Bella of Sterling has 70 certified beds with an average of 40.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 58% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near La Bella of Sterling?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Sterling, Illinois with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Sterling nursing homes page.