nursing home in Freeburg, IL
La Bella of Freeburg
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243 · (618) 539-5856
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★1
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
La Bella of Freeburg at a glance
La Bella of Freeburg is a 118-bed for-profit nursing home in Freeburg, Illinois (St. Clair County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 26, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $107,945.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.8% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 118
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 19, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- St. Clair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 145515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.25 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.45 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.20 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 5 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 110 | 143 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $107,945 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 5 | 3 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 118 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 27.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.6% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.9% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 69% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 10 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2026 |
| November 26, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2025 |
| November 26, 2025 Standard | Have 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 14, 2025 |
| October 21, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Complaint | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| August 30, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 22, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 30, 2024 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| December 12, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
| December 12, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
| December 12, 2023 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 2, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 4, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 9, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| July 8, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| July 8, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2022 |
| July 8, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| July 8, 2022 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 21, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 5 federal penalties in the past three years, including $107,945 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | Fine | $9,627 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $31,525 |
| August 30, 2024 | Fine | $28,373 |
| December 12, 2023 | Payment Denial | 4 days from January 6, 2024 |
| December 12, 2023 | Fine | $38,420 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLAND, BARBARA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 02/28/1979 |
| PARRISH, HERSCHEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 14% | 12/11/2012 |
| SCHAUFLER, JOHN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 21% | 03/08/2012 |
| STUMPF, CAROLYN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 02/28/1979 |
| TOWERS, BRAD Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 09/12/2018 |
| BONTA, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2016 |
| TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| HEILIGENSTEIN, FRANK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| LICKENBROCK, DALE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| RHUTASEL, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2012 |
| SCHAUFLER, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/08/2012 |
| RHUTASEL, LARRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2012 |
| SCHAUFLER, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/08/2012 |
| BONTA, AMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2016 |
| TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Bella of Freeburg's rating?
La Bella of Freeburg has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did La Bella of Freeburg receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does La Bella of Freeburg accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns La Bella of Freeburg?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is La Bella of Freeburg and how do I contact it?
La Bella of Freeburg is at 746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243. Phone: (618) 539-5856.
About this data
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