Bella Terra Elmhurst
420 West Butterfield Road · Elmhurst, IL · 60126 · 6308322300
142 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
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.
Corrected June 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145711 · certified since January 6, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.