La Bella Of Freeburg
Freeburg, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145515) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $142,446 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (618) 539-5856 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives La Bella Of Freeburg an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of about 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
La Bella Of Freeburg reports total nurse staffing of about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including about 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
La Bella Of Freeburg has 5 federal fines on record totaling $142,446.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
La Bella Of Freeburg is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1984. The facility is licensed for 118 certified beds and reports an average of 93.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Bella Of Freeburg holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average overall rating of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $142,446.00, and 2 payment denials associated with this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting cycle available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Bella Of Freeburg has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of about 2.55.
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 3.67 hours per resident per day, with about 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $142,446.00 and 2 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; no Special Focus program status was indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 118 beds and reports an average of 93.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 19, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 2, 2, and 1 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 6185395856 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6185395856 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145515?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.