La Bella of Freeburg
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243
La Bella of Freeburg is a nursing home in Freeburg, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 26, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since September 22, 202324 (Illinois average 38)
- Fines in the past three years4, $107,945 in total
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Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 21, 2025 from $48,500 to $31,525.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 26, 2025 from $14,810 to $9,627.
Health inspection on August 18, 2026
2 citationsCMS 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.
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Citation F0690. Severity G: actual 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 September 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on June 16, 2026
1 citationCMS 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.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 April 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 5 times since 2023.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was FREEBURG CARE CENTER.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on January 13, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 January 30, 2026.
Health inspection on November 26, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $9,627 on November 26, 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 November 27, 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 December 14, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 30, 2024 from $27,885 to $28,373.
Health inspection on October 21, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $31,525 on October 21, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall 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.
Health inspection on May 30, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0552. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual 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 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 May 23, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 30, 2024 from $42,900 to $27,885.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall 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 health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 12, 2023 from $37,733 to $38,420.
Health inspection on August 30, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $28,373 on August 30, 2024.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual 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 September 20, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 September 20, 2024.
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 September 22, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 30, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 1, 2023 from $33,784 to $34,501.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 12, 2023 from $58,050 to $37,733.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 1, 2023 from $51,975 to $33,784.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
January 6, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from January 6, 2024, for 4 days.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 12, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint 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.
CMS fine of $38,420 on December 12, 2023.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.
Health inspection on September 22, 2023
4 citationsCMS 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.
Show the 4 citations
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 October 31, 2023.
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 October 31, 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
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 October 31, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on September 22, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2023.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 8, 2022
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (618) 539-5856
- Last standard health inspection
- November 26, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day, on average
- 93.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Freeburg Care Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (24 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HOLLAND, BARBARA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/28/1979
- PARRISH, HERSCHEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 14% · since 12/11/2012
- SCHAUFLER, JOHN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 21% · since 03/08/2012
- STUMPF, CAROLYN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/28/1979
- TOWERS, BRAD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 09/12/2018
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- TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BONTA, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/19/2016
Questions
When was La Bella of Freeburg last inspected?
CMS lists November 26, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does La Bella of Freeburg have?
CMS lists 24 health citations since September 22, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has La Bella of Freeburg been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $107,945 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of La Bella of Freeburg?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is La Bella of Freeburg a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.