La Bella of Freeburg
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 62243 · (618) 539-5856
For profit - Limited Liability company · 118 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
La Bella of Freeburg has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 2 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $107,945 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 26, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 26, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 26, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 16, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 13, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 21, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 30, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 30, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 30, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 30, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 12, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 12, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 12, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,627November 26, 2025
- Fine of $31,525October 21, 2025
- Fine of $28,373August 30, 2024
- Fine of $38,420December 12, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 4 daysStarting January 6, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.25 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 93.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Memorial Care Center Belleville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Evervella of Swansea Belleville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- La Bella of Caseyville Caseyville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bria of Cahokia East Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- La Bella of Cahokia East Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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