La Bella of Rochelle
1021 Caron Road · Rochelle, IL · 61068 · 8155624047
74 certified beds For profit - Corporation 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: $223,622 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 9 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.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$223,622 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.62 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $434,100 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 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 November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 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 July 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 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 July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected June 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 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 May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fine | $14,505 |
| March 5, 2025 | Fine | $60,280 |
| March 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| November 18, 2024 | Fine | $109,889 |
| November 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 57 days |
| September 13, 2024 | Fine | $38,948 |
| September 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| April 30, 2024 | Fine | $14,050 |
| April 30, 2024 | Fine | $27,154 |
| April 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 81 days |
| January 10, 2024 | Fine | $43,355 |
| July 20, 2023 | Fine | $125,919 |
| July 20, 2023 | Payment Denial | 134 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146152 · certified since October 15, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.