La Bella of Sterling
3601 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
STERLING IL 61081
Phone: 8156260233
For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Illinois average: 0.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Sterling average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 39.4 |
| Occupancy | 56% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Whiteside |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1975-08-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 14E579 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 14 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.45 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.48 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is La Bella of Sterling highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does La Bella of Sterling have?
CMS certifies 70 beds; the facility reports an average of 39.4 residents per day (about 56% occupancy).
Does La Bella of Sterling have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has La Bella of Sterling been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.