La Bella of Aurora
1017 West Galena Boulevard · Aurora, IL · 60506 · 6308973100
68 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $250,526 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$250,526 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $250,526 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · F April 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F April 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Actual harm · G March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Immediate jeopardy · J July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Actual harm · G July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Immediate jeopardy · J April 23, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
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.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $178,210 |
| April 23, 2025 | Fine | $72,316 |
| April 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145663 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.