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La Bella of Mascoutah
9/100 score
0.39 hrs RN staffing
16 deficiencies
La Bella of Freeburg
746 URBANNA DRIVE, FREEBURG, IL 62243
Operator
TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES · 2 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 145515
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 118
- Phone
- (618) 539-5856
- CMS data as of
- July 1, 2026
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What the records show
CMS rates La Bella of Freeburg 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 2 of 5 for staffing, 1 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025, 9 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 5 fines totalling $164,604 and 2 payment denials.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 9 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES, which scores 12 points below the national average. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews La Bella of Freeburg using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr RN benchmark — review inspection history before visiting.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.25 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
22
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
9
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Staffing: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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16/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.25 hrs |
|---|---|
| IL median | 0.61 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 50.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 53.8%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: November 26, 2025.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from September 1, 2023 to January 13, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 145515 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
9 actual harm issues found among 22 total deficiencies. 22 corrected.
Most recent inspection (October 21, 2025)
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Actual harm — isolated
F0600
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 7, 2025
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Potential harm — widespread
F0727
Status: Corrected
Have 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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (August 30, 2024)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 20, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 20, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 20, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 22, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected May 23, 2025
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 20, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 20, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0552
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected May 23, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected May 23, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0628
Status: Corrected
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected May 23, 2025
Inspection cycle 3 (December 12, 2023)
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0600
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0690
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0583
Status: Corrected
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
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| November 26, 2025 | Fine | $14,810 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $48,500 |
| August 30, 2024 | Fine | $28,373 |
| January 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| December 12, 2023 | Fine | $38,420 |
| September 23, 2023 | Payment Denial | 38 days |
| September 1, 2023 | Fine | $34,501 |
5 fines totalling $164,604.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- La Bella of Freeburg
- Legal business name
- FREEBURG CARE CENTER INC
- Address
- 746 URBANNA DRIVE, FREEBURG, IL 62243
- Phone
- (618) 539-5856
- Provider number (CCN)
- 145515
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Operator
- TEMPLIN HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING SERVICES · 2 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- December 19, 1984
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- July 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed July 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
The NursingHomeGrade score is our own calculation from these federal files — it is not a CMS rating and not a consumer review score. See exactly how the score is calculated · full methodology · source files and load dates.
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