nursing home in Wheeling, IL
Bella Terra Wheeling
730 West Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 · (847) 537-7474
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bella Terra Wheeling at a glance
Bella Terra Wheeling is a 215-bed for-profit nursing home in Wheeling, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 13, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $28,054.
Nursing staff turnover is 36% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 215
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Legacy Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- June 7, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 145835
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.23 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.77 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.89 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.2% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 0 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 28 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $28,054 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 215 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 170 | 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) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 29.5% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.7% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 86.6% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.8% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.7% | 20.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.2% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65.6% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 61.6% | 69.7% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 21 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 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 April 9, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 9, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2025 |
| October 25, 2024 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 October 28, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 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 August 12, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 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 August 12, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 26, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| April 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| November 15, 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 November 22, 2023 |
| September 23, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 17, 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 March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
| March 17, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2023 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $28,054 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $15,015 |
| November 15, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12 Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 43% | 12/27/2019 |
| GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08 Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 43% | 12/27/2019 |
| OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 12/27/2019 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| WHEELING PROPERTY HOLDINGS. LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| FLORCZAK, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2024 |
| GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| GUREVICH, BORIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2025 |
| MILLER COOPER & CO, LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| WHEELING PROPERTY HOLDINGS. LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| FLORCZAK, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2024 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| GUREVICH, BORIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bella Terra Wheeling's rating?
Bella Terra Wheeling has 5 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 Bella Terra Wheeling receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bella Terra Wheeling 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 Bella Terra Wheeling?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Legacy Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bella Terra Wheeling and how do I contact it?
Bella Terra Wheeling is at 730 West Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090. Phone: (847) 537-7474.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.