About La Bella at Clifton

La Bella at Clifton is a nursing home in Clifton, Illinois. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the Iroquois County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Jenmax Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on June 25, 2025. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.90 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (53)

Records from April 2023 to June 2025.

January 22, 2025
Tag F0725
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2025.
January 9, 2025
Tag F0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2025.
August 20, 2024
Tag F0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2024.
August 20, 2024
Tag F0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 21, 2024.
August 20, 2024
Tag F0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2024.
August 20, 2024
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2024.
July 8, 2024
Tag F0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0758
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0761
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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0909
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 10, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0700
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0801
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
December 26, 2023
Tag F0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 26, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Penalties (7)

Total fines: $146,139

March 26, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $94,710 against this nursing home on March 26, 2025.
March 26, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 9, 2025, lasting 31 days (triggered by inspection on March 26, 2025).
May 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,048 against this nursing home on May 21, 2024.
May 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,033 against this nursing home on May 21, 2024.
May 21, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 20, 2024, lasting 28 days (triggered by inspection on May 21, 2024).
December 26, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 23, 2024, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on December 26, 2023).
December 26, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,348 against this nursing home on December 26, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Staffing

2.90 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.13 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Jenmax Group, a chain of 7 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.1 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 1.0 for staffing, 2.7 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

Illinois median$8,304/mo

Illinois cost breakdown

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