A list of the most recent deficiencies for La Bella of Alton. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2022-11-29 | 2022-12-06 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-29 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-25 | Y |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-11 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-11 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-11 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-02 | 2021-05-04 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-14 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-14 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-16 | 2020-04-22 | N |
