Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
La Bella of Sterling
STERLING, IL · 70 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 12, 2025
CMS Certification Number 14E579 · first certified August 1975
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
7 citations — more than 27% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (February 2026 to April 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
7 of the 7 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2023 | 7 |
| May 9, 2024 | 0 |
| March 12, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2023-04-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 6, 2023 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 12, 2023) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2023) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2023) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.