Nursing HomeSterling, ILCMS 14E579Updated September 25, 2026
La Bella of SterlingDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record
Searching for La Bella of Sterling deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Sterling, IL: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.
On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 19 dated timeline events.
Inspection snapshot
At a glance
Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for La Bella of Sterling.
Deficiencies
19
Moderate inspection concerns
Complaints
0
None on current rollup
Recorded fines
$0
No fine amount on file
Risk level
Moderate
Moderate inspection concerns
Moderate inspection concerns
La Bella of Sterling has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.
Class I0
Class II1
Class III18
Class IV0
Findings by AHCA class
Class I
0
Class II
1
Class III
18
Class IV
0
1 Class II citation: Class II findings point to care or operations problems that put residents at direct risk. Ask for the plan of correction and follow-up survey results.
18 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
Most common CMS category on file: Quality of life & care (7).
La Bella of Sterling deficiency timeline
Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 19 events on record. Newest first.
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)Complaint-relatedcms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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 Dec 18, 2025
Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 4, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0680: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Mar 27, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0740: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected Mar 27, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0745: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected Mar 27, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Mar 26, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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.
Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).
Class I: Imminent danger
0 on record
Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.
Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.
Class II: Direct threat
1 on record
Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).
Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.
Class III: Indirect or potential threat
18 on record
Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.
Class IV: No direct resident threat
0 on record
Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.
Findings by deficiency type
CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.
Quality of life & care
7 citations
Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.
Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?
Pharmacy services
7 citations
Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.
Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?
Resident rights
2 citations
Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.
Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?
Nutrition & dietary
1 citation
Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.
Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?
Infection control
1 citation
Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.
Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?
Administration
1 citation
Admin failures can cascade into care and safety problems.
Ask: Were policies, staffing systems, or leadership processes cited?
La Bella of Sterling deficiency FAQ
Common questions families ask when researching La Bella of Sterling inspection history in Sterling, IL.
Does La Bella of Sterling have deficiencies?
Yes. La Bella of Sterling has 19 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.
How many deficiencies does La Bella of Sterling have?
La Bella of Sterling has 19 deficiencies on the public totals we track.
What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for La Bella of Sterling?
Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.
Are there fines or complaints for La Bella of Sterling?
No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for La Bella of Sterling. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.
Where do these deficiency numbers come from?
Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.
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La Bella of Sterling deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.