BELLA TERRA WHEELING
730 WEST HINTZ ROAD, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BELLA TERRA WHEELING Compares
BELLA TERRA WHEELING is a 215-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wheeling, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.5%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 215 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheeling, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BELLA TERRA WHEELING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BELLA TERRA WHEELING with other nursing homes in Wheeling.
How is BELLA TERRA WHEELING addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BELLA TERRA WHEELING doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.5% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BELLA TERRA WHEELING doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.5% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BELLA TERRA WHEELING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BELLA TERRA WHEELING lag behind other Wheeling options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BELLA TERRA WHEELING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wheeling
Wheeling sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheeling.
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