Nursing homeActive
La Bella of Freeburg
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL 622436185395856118 certified beds · 93 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2023
Deficiencies
23
● 0● 13● 10
Penalties · 3 yrs
$107,945
4 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-06-16
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-26 | Standard | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-21 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 022 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-30 | Standard | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-12 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-22 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-01 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-29Record 145515-20260616-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145515-20260113-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-27Record 145515-20251126-F689
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-14Record 145515-20251126-F727
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-07Record 145515-20251021-F600
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity GHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 145515-20250530-F552
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 145515-20250530-F684
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 145515-20250530-F580
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 145515-20250530-F628
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 145515-20240830-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 145515-20240830-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 145515-20240830-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 145515-20240830-F610
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-22Record 145515-20240830-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 145515-20240830-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-01-10Record 145515-20231212-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-10Record 145515-20231212-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-10Record 145515-20231212-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 145515-20230922-F689
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 145515-20230922-F583
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 145515-20230922-F690
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 145515-20230922-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 145515-20230901-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | Civil money penalty | $9,627 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-10-21 | Civil money penalty | $31,525 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-30 | Civil money penalty | $28,373 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-12 | Civil money penalty | $38,420 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-12 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 4 days, from 2024-01-06 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-01 | Civil money penalty | $34,501 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-01 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 38 days, from 2023-09-23 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.25
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.67
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.20
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover54%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 27.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.6% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, Barbara Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Parrish, Herschel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 14% | — | — |
| Schaufler, John Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 21% | — | — |
| Stumpf, Carolyn Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Towers, Brad Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Bonta, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Templin Healthcare Accounting Services Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bonta, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heiligenstein, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lickenbrock, Dale Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rhutasel, Larry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rhutasel, Larry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schaufler, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schaufler, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Templin Healthcare Accounting Services Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for St. Clair.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bella of Mascoutah Mascoutah | 7.0 mi | 2026-03-04 | 0315 |
| Nexus at Mascoutah Mascoutah | 7.5 mi | 2026-07-02 | 1276 |
| Helia Southbelt Healthcare Belleville | 8.3 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0446 |
| St Paul's Senior Community Belleville | 9.5 mi | 2026-06-18 | 1279 |
| Evercare Of Swansea Swansea | 9.7 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0518 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |