La Bella At Clifton
Clifton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146085) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $146,139 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (815) 694-2306 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Bella At Clifton has an overall CMS rating of 1 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 1 star.
La Bella At Clifton reports 2.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7%. CMS rates its staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show La Bella At Clifton has 4 federal fines totaling $146,139.00 and 3 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
La Bella At Clifton is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2005. The facility is licensed for 99 beds and reports an average of 77.4 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives La Bella At Clifton an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measures (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 2.93871 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24608 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 37.7%.
On penalties: CMS records 4 fines totaling $146,139.00, and 3 payment denials at this facility.
La Bella At Clifton is part of the Jenmax Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Bella At Clifton has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 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 2.93871 hours per resident per day, with 0.24608 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 37.7%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $146,139.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Bella At Clifton is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Jenmax Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 21, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 1, 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 8156942306 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 8156942306 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146085?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.