La Bella at Clifton
1190 E 2900 North Road · Clifton, IL · 60927 · 8156942306
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Jenmax Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $94,710 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$94,710 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $146,139 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 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 May 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 15, 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 May 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · 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 March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $94,710 |
| March 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | 31 days |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| May 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $29,348 |
| December 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146085 · certified since May 21, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.