La Bella Of Sterling
Sterling, Illinois
3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081
La Bella Of Sterling Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $54,998
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.77 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.16 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.49 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 70 certified beds · ~40 avg residents/day (58% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid (Medicaid)
About
La Bella of Sterling is a 70-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Sterling, Illinois, operated as a limited liability company. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 3-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measure rating. Current federal data reflects a 1-star rating for staffing levels.
Location
3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081, Sterling, IL
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for La Bella Of Sterling?
- La Bella Of Sterling has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did La Bella Of Sterling score on health inspections?
- La Bella Of Sterling received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for La Bella Of Sterling?
- La Bella Of Sterling has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does La Bella Of Sterling have?
- La Bella Of Sterling has 70 certified beds.
- Does La Bella Of Sterling accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, La Bella Of Sterling accepts Medicaid.
- Where is La Bella Of Sterling located?
- La Bella Of Sterling is located at 3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL, 61081, Sterling, Illinois.
- How can I contact La Bella Of Sterling?
- You can reach La Bella Of Sterling by phone at +1 815-626-0233.
Nearby facilities
- Citadel Of Sterling,The 1.3 mi
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- Allure Of Sterling 1.6 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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