The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
La Bella of Freeburg
FREEBURG, IL · Medicare-certified · 118 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
1 of 5 overall
La Bella of Freeburg has a 1-star overall rating, with low staffing and quality scores, nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.71 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and $91,683 in fines over the last 24 months. It also has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7078 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $91,683recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7078.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
6.1%4.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%7.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%1.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%2.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
38.8%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.2%17.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%34.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.6%7.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.5%1.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.1%23.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—94.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%98.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,810 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $48,500 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $28,373 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $164,604 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- $14,810
Federal fine
Nov 26, 2025
- $48,500
Federal fine
Oct 21, 2025
- $28,373
Federal fine
Aug 30, 2024
- 4 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 12, 2023
- $38,420
Federal fine
Dec 12, 2023
- 38 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 1, 2023
- $34,501
Federal fine
Sep 1, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 93.7 residents on an average day (79% of 118 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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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.