La Bella of Sterling
Grade D — 66/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
70
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$54,998
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
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Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | Fine | — | $54,998 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | — |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for La Bella of Sterling?
La Bella of Sterling in STERLING, Illinois has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for La Bella of Sterling?
La Bella of Sterling has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does La Bella of Sterling have?
La Bella of Sterling has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has La Bella of Sterling been fined?
Yes. La Bella of Sterling has $54,998 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does La Bella of Sterling have?
La Bella of Sterling has 70 certified beds with approximately 40 current residents (57% occupancy). The facility is located at 3601 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, STERLING, Illinois 61081. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
Data Disclaimer
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