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Bella Terra Morton Grove
8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053
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.
Bella Terra Morton Grove is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Morton Grove, Illinois, certified for 211 beds and caring for about 141 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 18, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 8 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 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $47K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 49.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.4 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.7% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $47,223 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 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: 17 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×8 D ×29 E ×4 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0564 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 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 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 31 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | G | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $12,425 | |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Fine | $14,050 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | Fine | $20,748 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.7%, RNs 30.4%; 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 | 5.1% | 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 | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.8% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.7% | 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: Morton Grove Living & Rehab Center, Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mg Property Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2014 |
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 Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bella Terra Morton Grove been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Bella Terra Morton Grove been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $47K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bella Terra Morton Grove compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bella Terra Morton Grove?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mg Property Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bella Terra Morton Grove last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2025.
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.