La Bella of Sterling
3601 Sixteenth Avenue · Sterling, IL · 61081 · 8156260233
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.49 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 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 December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 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 April 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 14E579 · certified since August 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.