Public Record
Bella Terra Morton Grove
Operated by Legacy Healthcare
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 211
- Avg. residents per day
- 145.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 44
- Fire safety findings
- 26
- Inspections on file
- 16
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-26
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Citations
44 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0550Seriousactual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0564Generalpotential for harm
Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0758Generalpotential for 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.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0761Generalpotential for 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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0604Seriousactual harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection1 deficiency
145198 02/26/2026 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection5 deficiencies
145198 06/18/2025 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0550 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection6 deficiencies
145198 04/17/2025 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0564 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety7 deficiencies
- Inspection3 deficiencies
145198 03/12/2025 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.)…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145198 11/06/2024 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145198 10/30/2024 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145198 08/18/2024 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety8 deficiencies
- Inspection7 deficiencies
145198 04/19/2024 Bella Terra Morton Grove 8425 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 6 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Legacy Healthcare
89nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
41 in Illinois, 48 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Bella Terra Morton Grove?
- Bella Terra Morton Grove is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Morton Grove, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145198.
- What is the CMS rating for Bella Terra Morton Grove?
- Bella Terra Morton Grove has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Bella Terra Morton Grove have?
- Bella Terra Morton Grove is certified for 211 beds. It serves an average of 145.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Bella Terra Morton Grove have?
- Bella Terra Morton Grove has 44 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Bella Terra Morton Grove last inspected?
- Bella Terra Morton Grove was last inspected on February 26, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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