La Bella of Sterling
3601 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081 · CCN 14E579
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg residents/day
- 40.3
- Phone
- 8156260233
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-12 | 13 | 12.2 | 9.5 | +0.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-05-09 | 3 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -9.7 better |
| 3 | 2023-04-06 | 3 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -10.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.38 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.73 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $54,998
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (19)1 actual harm
- FF0584Honor 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.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-10-03 · Health · corrected 2025-10-04
Actual harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0742Provide 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.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-16 · Health · corrected 2024-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in STERLING
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CITADEL OF STERLING,THE | ★★★☆☆ | 121 |
| ALLURE OF STERLING | ★☆☆☆☆ | 130 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.