Bella Terra Wheeling
730 West Hintz Road · Wheeling, IL · 60090 · 8475377474
215 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $28,054 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 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 October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023 · found via complaint
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 July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 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 March 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $15,015 |
| November 15, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145835 · certified since June 7, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.