La Bella of Freeburg, Freeburg, IL

The Essentials

Summary

Across 9 inspections from September 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 24 findings at La Bella of Freeburg; 24 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 9; 2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 24; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 24; Of 24 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 5; 4 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023	2	7	2
2024	1	6	2
2025	3	7	4
2026	3	4	2

What the Record Shows

24 of 24 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window: 4 fines totaling $107,945, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed December 12, 2023, ended January 10, 2024.
6 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, November 26, 2025, recorded 2 findings (most serious: Level G).

What to Ask About

Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Five Inspections
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: La Bella of Freeburg
Address: 746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243
CMS Certification Number: 145515
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 118
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: September 22, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Aug 182026
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level GActual harmCorrected Sep 4, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 4, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 162026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 29, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 132026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 262025
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 27, 2025
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 14, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $9,627 imposed November 26, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 26, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 212025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 7, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 302025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level GActual harmCorrected May 23, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected May 23, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 23, 2025
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 23, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 302024
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 22, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $28,373 imposed August 30, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 30, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $31,525 imposed October 21, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 30, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 122023
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 10, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 10, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Sep 222023
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 31, 2023
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $38,420 imposed December 12, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 22, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed December 12, 2023. Status: Closed, January 10, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 22, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Five Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in September 2023, August 2024, November 2025, January 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F689 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F600 in December 2023 and October 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F600 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F609 in December 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F609 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F610 in December 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F610 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in August 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F684 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F690 in September 2023 and August 2026. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F690 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in September 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F812 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in August 2024 and August 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232324252525262626F880 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
02
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
03
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
04
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
05
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
06
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
07
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
08
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
09
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
10
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $9,627 civil money penalty was imposed November 26, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds five enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Sep 22, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Dec 12, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Aug 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection May 30, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Oct 21, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Nov 26, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jan 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jun 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Aug 18, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 145515
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 22, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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