All citations for La Bella of Sterling

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.