La Bella of Freeburg
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243 · St. Clair County · 118 certified beds · avg 93 residents/day · certified since Dec 19, 1984
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jun 16, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Apr 29, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Nov 26, 2025 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 27, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 21, 2025 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 7, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 30, 2025 · F-0552 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Why it matters: Residents can't make good decisions about their care if they don't know what's happening with their health.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: May 23, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 30, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: May 23, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 30, 2024 · F-0684
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 30, 2024 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Dec 12, 2023 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 22, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 1, 2023 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (23)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Jan 13, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Nov 26, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| May 30, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · from a complaint |
| May 30, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| May 30, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| May 30, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · from a complaint |
| Aug 30, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Dec 12, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Dec 12, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Sep 22, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | G ▲ |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
5 fines totaling $142,446, plus 2 Medicare payment denial periods.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Fine | $9,627 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Fine | $31,525 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Fine | $28,373 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Fine | $38,420 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Payment Denial | 4 days from Jan 6, 2024 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Fine | $34,501 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Payment Denial | 38 days from Sep 23, 2023 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.94 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 17% in Illinois; top 42% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.26 | 0.63 | 0.69 | bottom 11% in Illinois; bottom 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.43 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 18% in Illinois; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.15 | 0.56 | 0.48 | bottom 4% in Illinois; bottom 6% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 53.8 | 44.5 | 45.8 | bottom 25% in Illinois; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 50.0 | 41.8 | 42.9 | bottom 37% in Illinois; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.67, RN 0.25, weekend 3.20. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, Barbara | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 7% | 02/28/1979 |
| Parrish, Herschel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 14% | 12/11/2012 |
| Schaufler, John | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 21% | 03/08/2012 |
| Stumpf, Carolyn | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 7% | 02/28/1979 |
| Towers, Brad | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 7% | 09/12/2018 |
| Bonta, Amy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2016 |
| Bonta, Amy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2016 |
| Heiligenstein, Frank | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Lickenbrock, Dale | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Rhutasel, Larry | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2012 |
| Rhutasel, Larry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2012 |
| Schaufler, John | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/08/2012 |
| Schaufler, John | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/08/2012 |
| Templin Healthcare Accounting Services | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Templin Healthcare Accounting Services | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bella of Mascoutah | 7.0 mi | Mascoutah, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Nexus at Mascoutah | 7.5 mi | Mascoutah, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Helia Southbelt Healthcare | 8.3 mi | Belleville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| St Paul's Senior Community | 9.5 mi | Belleville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Evercare of Swansea | 9.7 mi | Swansea, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Nexus Pavilion at Belleville | 9.9 mi | Belleville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Bria of Belleville | 10.3 mi | Belleville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Evervella of Swansea | 10.6 mi | Swansea, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Memorial Care Center | 11.9 mi | Belleville, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Clinton Manor Living Center | 13.5 mi | New Baden, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo | 13.8 mi | Waterloo, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Ctr | 14.3 mi | Lebanon, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145515.