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Bella Terra Elmhurst
420 West Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 142 beds, Bella Terra Elmhurst serves Elmhurst in Du Page County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 5, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 49.2%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Du Page Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 35 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.4 | 24.1 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $9,256 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (38 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Mar 2024, 9 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×17 E ×10 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 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 limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2023 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | F | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.2%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Butterfield Skilled Nursing Facility Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tbdmd Il, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Du Page County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Valley Ridge Rehab & HCC | Bloomingdale | 207 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 11.1 | — | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Arista Healthcare | Naperville | 153 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 13.1 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Beacon Hill | Lombard | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 48.9 | $30K | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Covenant Living - Windsor Park | Carol Stream | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22.5 | — | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Dupage Care Center | Wheaton | 366 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 6.6 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Oak Trace | Downers Grove | 104 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15.4 | $14K | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Park Place Christian Community | Elmhurst | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 21.6 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Springs At Monarch Landing, The | Naperville | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12.5 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
All 38 facilities in Du Page County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bella Terra Elmhurst been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Bella Terra Elmhurst been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bella Terra Elmhurst compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bella Terra Elmhurst?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tbdmd Il, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bella Terra Elmhurst last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Mar 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.