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Bella Terra Wheeling
730 West Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
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 Wheeling, in Wheeling, Illinois, is certified for 215 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Legacy Healthcare chain.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 8, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 36.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.2 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.0% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,054 | $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: 13 Mar 2025, 26 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×15 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Oct 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2023 | 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 | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 17 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. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2025 | Fine | $15,015 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.0%, RNs 38.2%; 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 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.5% | 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: Wheeling Skilled Nursing Facility, Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakway Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 12/27/2019 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Wheeling Property Holdings. LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Forbright Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2025 |
| Miller Cooper & Co, Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Wheeling Property Holdings. LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
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 Wheeling been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Bella Terra Wheeling been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bella Terra Wheeling compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bella Terra Wheeling?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oakway Operations LLC, Forbright Bank and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bella Terra Wheeling last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Mar 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.