Bella Terra Morton Grove
Morton Grove, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145198) · 211 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $47,223
Phone: (847) 965-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bella Terra Morton Grove has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Bella Terra Morton Grove reports 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.7%.
Bella Terra Morton Grove has 3 federal fines on record totaling $47,223.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Bella Terra Morton Grove is a for-profit nursing home in Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, certified for 211 beds with an average of 140.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 13, 1969, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.7%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $47,223.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record in detail on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Bella Terra Morton Grove is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the data vintage provided in the source dataset. Prospective families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bella Terra Morton Grove has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 49.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $47,223.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed as part of the Special Focus program according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 211 beds with an average daily population of 140.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 13, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (847) 965-8100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (847) 965-8100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145198?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.