La Bella of Sterling
3601 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, Sterling, IL 61081
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How La Bella of Sterling Compares
La Bella of Sterling is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sterling, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (100.0%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sterling, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 100.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (360% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask La Bella of Sterling
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing La Bella of Sterling with other nursing homes in Sterling.
How is La Bella of Sterling addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is La Bella of Sterling doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 100.0% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help La Bella of Sterling keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is La Bella of Sterling's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 70 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at La Bella of Sterling?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at La Bella of Sterling?
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 Sterling
Sterling sits in Whiteside County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,509 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $57,172
- Median home value
- $107,800
Demographics for Whiteside County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sterling.
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