La Bella of Sterling

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.

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• Name

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

• Star rating

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

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0760 from the health inspection on November 7, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0271 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0741 from the fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0291 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0741 from the fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024.

CMS 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.

• 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 4, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on March 12, 2025.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0680. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 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 March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0740. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0745. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• 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 March 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 3 times since 2023.

• 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 March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ROCK RIVER GARDENS.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 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 health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 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 May 24, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 6, 2023 from $58,292 to $54,998.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 17, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 April 10, 2023.

• 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 April 10, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2023.

• 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 April 25, 2023.

• Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

• Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2023.

• Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2023.

• Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2023.

• 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 April 20, 2023.

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