The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LA BELLA OF ALTON
ALTON, IL · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
LA BELLA OF ALTON in Alton, IL has a 1 out of 5 overall star rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.75 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has the lowest overall rating flag, a 2-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measures rating, and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7455 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7455.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.24
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 1.76
- Weekend nursing
- 2.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%9.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%4.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%9.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.2%11.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.6%17.6%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23%31.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.5%7.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
78.3%90.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—61.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.6%97.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—42.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.8%62.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $85,546 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $2,659
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2024
- $2,279
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
- $24,440
Federal fine
Jan 25, 2024
- $4,558
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
- 9 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 29, 2023
- $51,610
Federal fine
Sep 29, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 1, 2023
Now operated by La Bella of Alton, previously River Crossing of Alton.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of JENMAX GROUP · 10 homes · 1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 160.1 residents on an average day (89% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.