La Bella of Woodstock
309 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 · Mc Henry County · (815) 338-1700
115 certified beds, about 78 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1970
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145222 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 91 health citations since April 2023, 16 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 8 fines totaling $650,554 in the last three years; the largest was $163,761, and the latest is dated June 10, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 91 health citations on file.
June 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on Interview and record review the facility failed to safely transfer a resident. This failure resulted in R3 sustaining an ankle fracture that required surgical repair. This applies to one of three residents (R3) reviewed for safety in the sample of three.
June 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to identify a resident's pressure injury prior to an advanced stage. This failure resulted in R1 being identified with a DTI (Deep Tissue Injury) to his bilateral buttocks on 5/20/26. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pressure injuries in a sample of 9.
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a psychotropic medication order was transcribed to the medication administration record. This failure resulted in R1 not receiving the medication for the purpose of managing R1's behaviors and improving his quality of life. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R1) reviewed for significant medication errors in the sample of 9.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that dietary staff change their gloves during food service after coming in contact with potentially dirty objects/areas to prevent cross contamination. This has the potential to affect all 73 residents in the facility.
May 27, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to administer medications as ordered, at ordered times for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R3) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 6.
May 15, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to administer medications as ordered, at ordered times for 4 of 7 residents (R4, R5, R6 and R2) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 7.
May 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow R6's Menu Preferences for 1 of 8 residents (R6) reviewed for dietary in the sample of 8.
April 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident's environmental noise was at a comfortable level. This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R5-R7) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 11.
April 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent resident to resident abuse for 4 of 4 residents (R1,R2,R3,R4) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 4.
March 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review that facility failed to have fall prevention interventions in place for a resident at risk for fall. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R4) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 7. This failure resulted in R1 slipping out of his high back wheelchair and sustaining a left femur fracture.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free of verbal and mental abuse for 2 of 5 residents (R1 and R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 7.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received timely medical treatment of a fractured leg that was sustained from a fall for 1 of 3 residents (R4) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 7.
February 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who receives continuous oxygen was provided oxygen services during transportation to an outpatient procedure. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for oxygen services in the sample of 9.
January 27, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide R3, a resident assessed to have a high level of pain, with pain medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for pain in the sample of 15. This failure allowed R3's pain from a traumatic rib fracture go untreated in the facility from 1:00PM to 6:49PM.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure grievances were recorded, investigated, summarized, confirmed or not confirmed for 2 of 3 residents (R1,R11) reviewed for grievances in the sample of 15.
January 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents' non-invasive ventilation machine Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) masks fit securely on residents faces to provide the prescribed treatment for their obstructive sleep apnea for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for respiratory care in the sample of 4.
December 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore a beard guard/net while handling/serving food. This has the potential to affect all 73 residents in the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had privacy during personal activities of daily living for 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 4.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene after touching their face/nose and handling resident food for 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 4.
August 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from misappropriation for one of four residents (R2) reviewed for misappropriation in the sample of four. This past noncompliance occurred from August 14, 2025-August 14, 2025.
August 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident (R11) was free from restraints. This applies to 1 of 1 resident's reviewed for restraints in the sample of 11.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 2 residents (R8,R11) had fall prevention measures in place. This applies to 2 of 3 resident's reviewed for fall prevention in the sample of 11.
July 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have evidence that R4's alleged allegations were thoroughly investigated for 1 of 6 residents (R4) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure R1 did not leave the facility unsupervised, this applies to 1 of 6 residents (R1) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 6.
July 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's funds were safeguarded and free from misappropriation. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R4, R5) reviewed for misappropriation in the sample of 5.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the state agency. This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R1, R4, R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure allegations of misappropriation were thoroughly investigated. This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R1, R4, R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was transferred safely using a mechanical lift for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for safety in the sample of 5.
July 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's needs were accommodated by not assisting a resident with obtaining a replacement motorized wheelchair for one of five residents (R1) reviewed for accommodation of needs in the sample of five.
June 4, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an as needed psychotropic medication order had a stop date for 4 of 5 residents (R49,R175,R16,R54) reviewed for chemical restraints in the sample of 20.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity while being fed for 1 of 20 residents (R41) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 20.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents fingernails were clean and trimmed for 2 of 20 residents (R47, R27) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living care in the sample of 20.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with congestive heart failure (CHF) had weights done as ordered for 1 of 2 residents (R14) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 20.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure pressure relieving interventions were in place for a resident at risk for pressure injuries for 1 of 2 residents (R54) reviewed for pressure injuries in the sample of 20.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to identify and assess a resident's contracted left hand. The facility also failed to ensure a resident's wheelchair was the appropriate fit to allow him to sit comfortably in the chair. This applies to 1 of 6 residents (R37) reviewed for range of motion and mobility in a sample of 20.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure dietitian's recommendations were implemented and failed to ensure a dietary supplement was given to a resident. This applies to 2 of 5 residents (R23 and R27) reviewed for weight loss in the sample of 20.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow dialysis recommendations for daily weights for 1 of 2 residents (R27) reviewed for dialysis in the sample of 20.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wrote3. On 06/02/25 at 1:32 PM, V10 CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant emptied R47's indwelling urinary catheter bag. V10 CNA did not wear a gown when emptying the urinary collection bag. R47's room door had a sign that showed, Enhanced Barrier Precautions. Staff must wear gloves and a gown when providing care for a resident with a urinary catheter. On 06/04/25 at 10:05 AM, V2 DON-Director of Nursing said, residents with indwelling urinary catheters are on EBP-Enhanced Barrier Precautions. There is a chance of being splashed by urine when emptying the urinary catheter bag, gloves and a gown should be worn. We also provide face shields to protect the staff's eyes. The facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions dated 04/2024 shows, Implementation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Make gowns and gloves available immediately near or outside of the resident's room. Note: [...]
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to have documentation that residents received or refused the pneumococcal vaccine for 2 of 5 residents (R11 and R28) reviewed for immunizations in the sample of 20.
May 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to administer medications at the scheduled times for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 3.
April 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of mental abuse for 2 of 3 residents (R1 and R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3. This failure resulted in R1 suffering undue, ongoing anxiety and contributed to his leaving the facility and made R2 feel badly.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an incident of verbal abuse was reported to the state agency. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R1000, R1001) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3.
March 31, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from verbal abuse from another resident. This applies to 2 of 4 residents (R5 and R6) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an allegation of resident to resident verbal abuse was immediately reported to the administrator, and reported to the state agency. This applies to 2 of 4 residents (R5 and R6) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6.
March 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident that was on an oral anticoagulant medication (blood thinner) was free from physical abuse. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R12, R13) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 15. This failure resulted in R12 complaining of 5/10 sharp pain to right parietal and temporal area during head examination.
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure dietitian recommendations for an increased tube feeding order were carried out. This failure resulted in R8 experiencing a significant weight loss of 13.9% in 6 months. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R8) reviewed for weight loss in the sample of 15.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to supervise a resident who wanders and has physical aggressive behaviors towards others. This applies to 2 of 15 residents (R12, R13) reviewed for safety in the sample of 15.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received their medications. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for medications in the sample of 15.
March 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity for 7 of 9 residents (R1, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 9.
February 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure hot liquids are served in a safe manner and failed to ensure 1 of 7 residents (R1) in the sample of 7 reviewed for safety and supervision was supervised and assisted while drinking hot coffee. These failures resulted in R1 spilling coffee on herself and sustaining second degree burns to her thighs.
January 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was allowed to stay in there room. This failure applies to 1 of 7 residents (R1) reviewed for room transfers in a sample of 7.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from verbal abuse which applies to 1 of 7 residents (R1) reviewed for verbal abuse in a sample of 7.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the facility designee and failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency in a timely manner which applies to 1 of 7 residents (R1) reviewed abuse notification in a sample of 7.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to initiate an investigation after an allegation of abuse and failed to remove an alleged perpetrator from the building following an allegation of abuse for 1 of 7 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse investigations in a sample of 7.
December 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure five residents with norovirus-like symptoms (R7, R8, R11, R13, R15) were isolated to prevent cross contamination during the facility norovirus outbreak. This has the potential to affect all 76 residents residing at the facility.
December 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure facility-initiated discharge documentation was included in the resident's medical record for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for resident discharge documentation in a sample of 5.
November 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure an exit door with an audible alarm was in functional order and alerting staff when opened, and failed to ensure a resident with severe cognitive impairment and increased confusion was appropriately assessed and supervised to prevent elopement for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for elopement in the sample of 13. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 10/22/24 when R1 could not be located in the facility. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 11/8/24 at 8:20 AM. This surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review that the immediacy was removed on 11/8/24, but noncompliance remains at Level two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training.
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident (R3) was free of physical abuse by a resident (R4) with known aggressive and verbal behaviors. This failure resulted in R3 not feeling safe in the facility. This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R3, R4, R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 11. This failure resulted in R3 experiencing pain and fearfulness.
October 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure appropriate supervision was in place for a resident on pass to the community for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 16.
September 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide an ankle brace and hand splint for residents with limited range of motion. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R1, R6) reviewed for splints/devices in the sample of 7.
July 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- K Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteI. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure female residents were protected from sexual abuse by male residents. This resulted in R4 placing his penis on R11's knee and telling her to touch it on 5/26/24, and R18 touching R21's breast on 7/5/24, R17's breast on 7/5/24 and R1's breast on 7/7/24. This applies to 6 of 14 residents (R1, R4, R11, R17, R18, R21) reviewed for sexual abuse in the sample of 22. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 5/26/24 when R4 placed his penis on R11's leg and told her to touch it. V1 (Assistant Administrator), V2 (Director of Nursing) and V20 (Corporate Nurse) were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 7/10/24 at 11:35 AM. [...]
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide supervision for R12, a severely cognitively impaired resident and failed to provide progressive intentions to address R12's exit seeking behavior. This failure resulted in R12 exiting the building on 6/27/24 around 4:15 PM, walking across a small gravel area to the end of a driveway (approximately 75 feet) and attempting to step onto the street, a two lane highway with a speed limit of 30 mph. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R12) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 22. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 6/24/24 when R12 first exited the facility without staff supervision. V20 (Corporate Nurse), V1 (Assistant Administrator) and V2 (Director of Nursing) were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 7/10/24 at 11:50 AM. [...]
- H Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that the facility was administered in a manner to protect the health and well-being of the residents who reside in the facility. This applies to 7 of 22 residents (R1, R4, R11, R12, R17, R17, R21) reviewed for administration in the sample of 22.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their Abuse Policy by not ensuring that staff reported an allegation of sexual abuse to the Administrator and by not investigating an allegation of sexual abuse. This applies to 4 of 14 residents (R4, R11, R18 and R22) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 22.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that staff report an allegation of resident to resident sexual abuse to the Administrator or designee. This applies to 2 of 14 residents (R22 and R18) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 22.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to investigate an allegation of resident to resident sexual abuse. This applies to 1 of 14 residents (R11 and R4) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 22.
May 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's safety when in bed and failed to put interventions in place to protect a resident from injury. This failure resulted in R27 sustaining a fractured right ankle on 3/2/24. The facility also failed to ensure a resident ordered to have nectar thick liquids was not given thin liquids, failed to assess a resident for safety when smoking, and failed to ensure that medical equipment was not plugged into power strips in 3 resident rooms. This applies to 6 of 18 residents (R27, R30, R75, R38, R4 & R17) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 18.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status was assessed and documented for 1 of 18 residents (R75) reviewed for advanced directives in the sample of 18.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a male resident did not expose his private areas to female residents while outside on the smoking patio. This applies to 2 of 18 residents (R8 & R279) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 18.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement Physician Ordered treatments for 2 of 18 residents (R50, R179) reviewed for physician orders in the sample of 18.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure treatment orders were administered as ordered for 1 of 18 residents (R28) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 18.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents wore their prescribed orthotic devices (splints) and failed to ensure residents were provided with a restorative program for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for range of motion in the sample of 18.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with insidious weight loss received a dietary intervention of ice cream with lunch for 1 of 6 residents (R71) reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 18.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the oxygen humidifier bottle was changed every 72 hours for 1 of 5 residents (R30) reviewed for respiratory care in the sample of 18.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident on Transmission Based Precautions had signage outside his room to indicate the isolation precautions for 1 of 18 residents (R28) reviewed for infection prevention in the sample of 18.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their Abuse Policy by not ensuring that staff report an allegation of sexual abuse to the Administrator and by not investigating an allegation of sexual abuse. This applies to 2 of 18 residents (R27 & R279) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 18.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse to the administrator and to the State Agency. This applies to 2 of 18 residents (R27 & R279) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 18.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to investigate an allegation of sexual abuse. This applies to 2 of 18 residents (R27 & R279) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 18.
February 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the alarms on 2 of 7 exit doors were functional. This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R5, R8, R9) reviewed for elopement risk in the sample of 9.
February 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to honor a resident's right to have a visitor by informing a visitor that visiting hours ended at 8:00 PM. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 3.
November 29, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from verbal and mental abuse for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility staff failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the administrator and the State Survey Agency for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility staff failed to investigate an allegation of abuse and protect the resident from further abuse while the investigation is in progress for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
September 12, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure residents' shower was maintained comfortable and homelike for 4 of 11 residents (R1, R2, R5, and R8) reviewed for safe, clean, comfortable homelike environment in the sample of eleven.
April 13, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- G Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to keep an indwelling urinary catheter bag below the level of the bladder, clean the end to the drain on the catheter bag, and ensure a secure device was in place for 3 of 3 residents (R59, R22, & R6) reviewed for catheters in the sample of 19. This failure resulted in R59 sustaining trauma to the tip of his penis.
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents with contractures or who were at risks of developing contractures received range of motion for 5 of 6 residents (R27, R22, R56, R23 and R59) reviewed for range of motion in the sample of 19.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure call lights were being answered in a timely manner for 2 of 2 residents (R7 & R67) reviewed for dignity in the sample of 19.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received a bath/shower weekly and complete cleansing of a resident's peri-area was done after an incontinence episode for 2 of 2 residents (R25 & R23) reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 19.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to supervise a resident with seizure-like activity when the resident was outside smoking. The facility also failed to transfer a resident to a shower chair in a safe manner. This applies to 2 of 9 residents (R46, R25) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 19.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered as prescribed. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R57) reviewed for oxygen use in the sample of 19.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide incontinent care in a manner to prevent infection and failed to clean urine from the floor and from a non-skid pad to prevent cross contamination for 3 of 3 residents (R27, R23 and R22) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 19.
Fire safety inspections
53 fire safety citations on file: 19 on June 4, 2025, 26 on May 15, 2024, 8 on April 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation53 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- F Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Fine | $49,940 |
| March 31, 2026 | Fine | $143,650 |
| March 31, 2026 | Payment Denial | 35 days from April 29, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 | Fine | $60,140 |
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $163,761 |
| April 30, 2025 | Payment Denial | 91 days from May 23, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $80,417 |
| February 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 24 days from March 8, 2025 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $17,292 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $19,760 |
| October 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 43 days from December 3, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $115,594 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.83 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.48 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.68 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 5 |
CMS expects 4.53 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.97 on weekdays and 2.48 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.13 in April to June 2025 to 2.83 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.83 | 0.63 | 2.97 | 2.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 78 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.05 | 0.76 | 3.19 | 2.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.10 | 0.72 | 3.25 | 2.71 | 6.1% | 2 of 92 | 66 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.13 | 0.86 | 3.30 | 2.71 | 19.4% | 0 of 91 | 72 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.0 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.0 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 34 problems in this area, most recently on June 23, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 29 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on April 30, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.48 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 5 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is La Bella of Woodstock's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates La Bella of Woodstock 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did La Bella of Woodstock get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has La Bella of Woodstock been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 8 fines totaling $650,554 in the last three years.
- Does La Bella of Woodstock accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns La Bella of Woodstock?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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