La Bella Of Sterling
Sterling, IL · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 14E579) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 626-0233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Bella Of Sterling has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
La Bella Of Sterling reports total nurse staffing of about 2.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
CMS data shows no federal fines on record for La Bella Of Sterling — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
La Bella Of Sterling is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sterling, Illinois, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership since its first approval in August 1975. The facility is certified for 70 beds, with an average of 39.4 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns La Bella Of Sterling an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 1 — the lowest possible staffing score.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.48, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for La Bella Of Sterling: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status designation was reported in the supplied data. There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Families should verify current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage and conditions can change.
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 Sterling has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Bella Of Sterling is certified for 70 beds and has an average of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (2/5) combining a health inspection rating (3/5), a staffing rating (1/5), and a quality measure rating (3/5).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The supplied data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8156260233 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8156260233 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record 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/14E579?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.