La Bella of Woodstock
309 McHenry Avenue · Woodstock, IL · 60098 · 8153381700
115 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Jenmax Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $341,370 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 10 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 abuse-related citations 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.
$341,370 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $455,016 |
Inspection citations (84 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Fine | $60,140 |
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $163,761 |
| April 30, 2025 | Payment Denial | 91 days |
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $80,417 |
| February 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $17,292 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $19,760 |
| October 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $113,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145222 · certified since November 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.