La Bella of Aurora

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 17, 2025 from $178,210 to $115,837.

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  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 23, 2025 from $111,255 to $72,316.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0806. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0602. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

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CMS fine of $24,395 on March 12, 2026.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HIGHLIGHT HEALTHCARE OF AURORA.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0342 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0346 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0354 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0362 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0761 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0930 from the fire safety inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

97 of 664 Illinois homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0628. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2025.

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CMS fine of $115,837 on July 17, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 16, 2025, for 32 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

97 of 664 Illinois homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.

• Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.

• Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2025.

• Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

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CMS fine of $72,316 on April 23, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 30, 2022 from $17,705 to $18,113.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 30, 2022 from $16,185 to $17,705.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation E0023. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 28, 2023 from $76,500 to $49,725.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

212 of 664 Illinois homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

• Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

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