La Bella Of Aurora

Penalties

• Mar 12, 2026 — Fine ($24,395)
• Dec 12, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Jul 17, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($1,100)
• Jul 17, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Jul 17, 2025 — Fine ($115,837)
• Apr 23, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 32 days
• Apr 23, 2025 — Fine ($72,316)
• Apr 23, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Apr 23, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Apr 23, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Dec 21, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Dec 21, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Dec 21, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Dec 21, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)

Inspection findings

1. Apr 26, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0806 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

2. Mar 12, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

     Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Dec 12, 2025 IDPH docket NH 26-CS0151 · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.625a), 300.625b), and 300.625c)1)2). 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:300.625a), 300.625b), and 300.625c).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.2100.). No Fine Total Fine: $500.00

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. Jul 17, 2025 Health · 5 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0628 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Aug 10, 2025 · 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 30.1210d)2)3)5). 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 30.1210d)5).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • 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 30.3210a).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Apr 23, 2025 Health · 22 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

     Corrected Jun 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J

     F0678 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 9, 2025 · 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 Jun 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected May 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

     Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected May 11, 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 May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected May 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

     Corrected May 11, 2025 · 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 May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

     Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Jun 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

     Corrected Jun 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0882 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

     Corrected May 11, 2025 · 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: 300.1035a) 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)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.625c)2). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.625c).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615f). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615f).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

6. May 16, 2024 Fire Safety · 12 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0023 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0024 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

     Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

     Corrected Jun 5, 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 Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

7. Dec 21, 2023 IDPH docket NH 24-S0060 · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615f). This instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615f).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.1210b)3). This instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.696d)2). This instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.696).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.625c)1)2). This instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.625).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

8. Apr 28, 2023 Health · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

     Corrected May 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected May 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected May 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0698 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

     Corrected May 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• ABELL, TAMAR — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 23%, since 06/01/2010
• BRANDMAN, GITTEL — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 13%, since 06/01/2010
• BRANDMAN, JOSEPH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2010
• BRANDMAN, JOSEPH — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2010
• GOTTER, MATT — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2014
• HAAS, ARI — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 40%, since 06/01/2010