Bella Terra Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145711) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (630) 832-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bella Terra Elmhurst has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bella Terra Elmhurst reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Bella Terra Elmhurst has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility.
About this facility
Bella Terra Elmhurst is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, certified since January 1992. The facility has 142 certified beds and an average of 101.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bella Terra Elmhurst holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars. This means the facility performs well on inspection outcomes and quality measures, but its staffing rating trails the other categories.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the facility's current record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bella Terra Elmhurst has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, with nursing turnover of 49.2%; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 142 certified beds and an average of 101.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which has 89 facilities averaging a 2.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 6, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bella Terra Elmhurst scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 630-832-2300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 630-832-2300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145711?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.