Bella Terra Wheeling
Wheeling, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145835) · 215 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $28,054
Phone: (847) 537-7474 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bella Terra Wheeling in Wheeling, Illinois holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bella Terra Wheeling reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
Bella Terra Wheeling has 2 federal fines on record totaling $28,054.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Bella Terra Wheeling is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 7, 1995. The facility maintains 215 certified beds with an average of 169.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bella Terra Wheeling holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $28,054.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for this location.
Bella Terra Wheeling is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. There is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
This information is drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bella Terra Wheeling has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bella Terra Wheeling is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 36.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $28,054.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bella Terra Wheeling has 215 certified beds with an average of 169.8 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 operates 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 7, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bella Terra Wheeling scores 4, 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 8475377474 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 8475377474 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145835?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.