Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
La Bella of Mascoutah
201 South 10th Street, Mascoutah, IL · (618) 566-8000
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 38
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Jenmax Group
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 15, 1985
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Illinois.
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Staffing
★★★★★−1 star
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Illinois homes
La Bella of Mascoutah carries 133.75 inspection points. That is fewer than 38% of Illinois's 659 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Illinois: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–31 pts
- 4★ 31–73 pts
- 3★ 73–120.25 pts
- 2★ 120.25–219 pts
- 1★ over 219 pts
Bars show every rated home in Illinois by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
36 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (5)
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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J
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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G
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care9E
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary6F
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation4D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pharmacy Service4E
- E
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
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
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nursing and Physician Services2F
- F
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F
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.
Resident Rights2E
- E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Administration1F
- F
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Inspection history
2025-12-19
11 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2024-09-20
21 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2023-10-03
4 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 28 min of nursing staff time a day, 27 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 28 min
Illinois average
3 h 28 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 100% of nursing staff and 100% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$101,580 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Fine | $45,557 |
| 2025-05-20 | Fine | $56,023 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.9 pts worse | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.8 pts worse | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.5 pts worse | 86.0% | 90.5% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.8 pts worse | 87.9% | 91.7% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.4 pts better | 1.6% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms39.9 pts better | 16.0% | 55.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight10.2 pts worse | 16.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.7 pts worse | 32.1% | 18.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.9 pts worse | 23.6% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased3.5 pts worse | 16.5% | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5 pts worse | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.5 pts better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.4 pts better | 14.4% | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.9 pts worse | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.7 pts worse | 64.3% | 70.0% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit14.9 pts worse | 28.4% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.7 pts worse | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.3 pts better | 65.5% | 63.2% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission8.7 pts better | 16.9% | 25.6% | 23.4% |
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Fire safety
17 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7F
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Emergency Preparedness4F
- F
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Miscellaneous3F
- F
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2F
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Egress1E
- E
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
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