La Bella of Sterling

Nursing Home · Sterling, IL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number14E579

Contact & location

3601 Sixteenth Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Whiteside County
Phone
(815) 626-0233
ZIP code
61081 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
70
Residents per day
39.4 (56% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1975
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.48 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.68 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.24 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.56 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.23 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-16 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-29
2025-12-17 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-10-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-10-04
2025-03-12 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-03-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-03-12 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 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.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-12 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2024-11-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-13
2024-05-09 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-01-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-17
2023-04-06 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-04-06 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of La Bella of Sterling?

La Bella of Sterling has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does La Bella of Sterling have?

It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.

Has La Bella of Sterling been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of La Bella of Sterling?

(815) 626-0233. The facility is located at 3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.