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La Bella of Rochelle
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1021 Caron Road
Rochelle, IL 61068

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1021 Caron Road
Rochelle, IL 61068
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The Essentials
Across 35 inspections from July 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 91 findings at La Bella of Rochelle; 91 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 13 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 | 36 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 29 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
Chronology
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.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
12 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $60,737 imposed March 5, 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 March 5, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed March 5, 2025. Status: Closed, April 1, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 5, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $14,758 imposed June 20, 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 March 5, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $216,270 imposed May 20, 2026. 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 March 5, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed May 20, 2026. Status: Closed, August 7, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 5, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
5 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
11 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $38,948 imposed September 13, 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 May 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed September 13, 2024. Status: Closed, October 10, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $109,889 imposed November 18, 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 May 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed November 18, 2024. Status: Closed, February 5, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
12 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $43,355 imposed January 10, 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 July 20, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $14,050 imposed April 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 July 20, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $27,154 imposed April 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 July 20, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed April 30, 2024. Status: Closed, August 12, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 20, 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
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F684 in January 2024, April 2024, April 2024, May 2024, November 2024, March 2025, January 2026 and June 2026. 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.
Inspectors cited F689 in July 2023, October 2023, July 2024, October 2024, March 2025, April 2025, December 2025 and January 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 J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F600 in May 2024, January 2025, June 2025, October 2025, June 2026, July 2026 and August 2026. 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.
Inspectors cited F880 in July 2023, November 2023, January 2024, May 2024, March 2025 and February 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. 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.
Inspectors cited F755 in May 2024, September 2024, March 2025, July 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F686 in July 2023, November 2023, March 2025 and April 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). 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.
Inspectors cited F697 in July 2023, February 2024, September 2024 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. 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.
Inspectors cited F609 in July 2023, April 2024 and October 2025. 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 D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F610 in July 2023, December 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F803 in July 2023, May 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. 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.
Inspectors cited F812 in July 2023, May 2024 and March 2025. 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.
Inspectors cited F573 in December 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F578 in July 2023 and March 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to accept or refuse treatment and to make an advance directive. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F580 in April 2024 and June 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F695 in July 2023 and May 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F825 in April 2025 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F883 in May 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. 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.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
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 eight inspections, most seriously at level G.
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 eight inspections, most seriously at level J.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in seven inspections, most seriously at level G.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in six inspections, most seriously at level F.
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level D.
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
What changed after F697 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F697: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F803 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F803: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
What changed after F573 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F573: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How are a resident’s advance directive and treatment wishes recorded and shared with every shift?
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
What changed after F825 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F825: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F883: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
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.
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $216,270 civil money penalty was imposed May 20, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds 13 enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jul 20, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 27, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 7, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 16, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 4, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 22, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 25, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 23, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 2, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 2, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 17, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 30, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 146152
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowJuly 20, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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