La Bella Of Freeburg

Penalties

• Nov 26, 2025 — Fine ($9,627)
• Nov 26, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Oct 21, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Oct 21, 2025 — Fine ($31,525)
• May 30, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Aug 30, 2024 — Fine ($28,373)
• Dec 12, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Dec 12, 2023 — Fine ($38,420)
• Dec 12, 2023 — Payment Denial · payment denial 4 days
• Sep 1, 2023 — Payment Denial · payment denial 38 days
• Sep 1, 2023 — Fine ($34,501)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 16, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Jan 13, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Nov 26, 2025 Health · 3 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Nov 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     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 Dec 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. Oct 21, 2025 Health · 2 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Nov 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.3210t). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. May 30, 2025 Health · 5 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0552 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

     Corrected May 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

     Corrected May 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0628 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

     Corrected May 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected May 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.1210b). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

6. Aug 30, 2024 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Sep 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

7. Dec 12, 2023 Health · 4 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity A

     Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b) and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.3240a).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

8. Sep 22, 2023 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

     Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     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 Oct 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 2, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

     Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2023 · CMS fire safety

9. Sep 1, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Oct 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

10. Jul 8, 2022 Fire Safety · 4 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      Corrected Jul 21, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Jul 25, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      Corrected Jul 22, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BONTA, AMY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/19/2016
• BONTA, AMY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/19/2016
• HEILIGENSTEIN, FRANK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
• HOLLAND, BARBARA — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 7%, since 02/28/1979
• LICKENBROCK, DALE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
• PARRISH, HERSCHEL — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 14%, since 12/11/2012
• RHUTASEL, LARRY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/24/2012
• RHUTASEL, LARRY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/24/2012
• SCHAUFLER, JOHN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/08/2012
• SCHAUFLER, JOHN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/08/2012
• SCHAUFLER, JOHN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 21%, since 03/08/2012
• STUMPF, CAROLYN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 7%, since 02/28/1979
• TOWERS, BRAD — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 7%, since 09/12/2018
• TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2025
• TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2017