Bella Terra Morton Grove

Bella Terra Morton Grove is a Nursing Home in Illinois

Bella Terra Morton Grove is a Nursing Home in Illinois

Bella Terra Morton Grove

8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 View Map

Bella Terra Morton Grove is a Nursing Home in Illinois

Bella Terra Morton Grove is a Nursing Home in Illinois

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Overview of Bella Terra Morton Grove

Bella Terra Morton Grove is a cozy and comforting home that provides seniors with everything they need to thrive in their golden years. The on-site medical services are unparalleled, including state-of-the-art hemodialysis and individualized treatment for kidney disease. Plus, the lush 6-acre campus is filled with greenery and offers stylishly appointed rooms that are bright and inviting – truly a home away from home. For seniors who need specialized care, the team of professionals offers cardio care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With 24-hour support from specialty-trained staff, residents can rest easy knowing they’re in good hands. The facility also offers a variety of short-term and specialized therapies.
Residents can keep themselves occupied with salon services, spacious outdoor areas, and a well-stocked library. The spacious suites can also be personalized to fit individual needs and preferences. At Bella Terra Morton Grove, seniors not only find a secure home but also the perfect backdrop for a vibrant and colorful lifestyle. It’s a place where they can truly flourish and enjoy the best that their retirement years have to offer.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.62/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 70.7%
Residents per day (avg) 156
Occupancy rate
70.7%
Residents per day (avg)
156

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$24.5M
Operating loss
-$1.4M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$24,534,714.00
Operating loss
$-1,424,523.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
27.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.3M
Total costs $26.0M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
License Date
June 25, 2025
License Expiration
June 25, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 5104887
County: Cook

Ownership & operating entity

Bella Terra Morton Grove is legally operated by WELLSHIRE MORTON GROVE.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
45 units
Total beds
45 units

Care Services

Offers Alzheimer's Care

Contact Information

Contact Bella Terra Morton Grove

Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

4 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 other visits

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 2 licensing inspections
  • 1 complaint investigation
  • 1 other inspection

Latest inspection

Date:July 22, 2025

Inspection history

05/19/2023
Annual Lic. Only = Annual Licensure Only Survey
05/31/2023
R47N11 30D COI = Complaint Original Investigation
12/26/2024
7IXL11 Annual Lic. Only = Annual Licensure Only Survey
07/22/2025

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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Bella Terra Morton Grove
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 1.0 miles from city center

Address 8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

302
Total Staff
121
Employees
181
Contractors
58,140
Total Hours (Quarter)
88
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse798.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse447.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1337.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
260 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
9 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
24%
of total hours from contractors
13,979 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 22 Certified Nursing Assistant: 69 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Registered Nurse: 67 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 9
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant646913329,25591100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse22224410,37791100%7.1
Registered Nurse1267797,56491100%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff9092,71291100%7.4
RN Director of Nursing4041,7349099%5.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,3428998%6.3
Dental Services Staff2029948998%5.6
Physical Therapy Aide0445556875%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1015048998%5.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014888695%5.7
Qualified Social Worker0994837178%6.1
Speech Language Pathologist0224736571%7.3
Administrator1014728492%5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0554536066%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334526167%7.4
Dietitian1012845257%5.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 11
6% above Illinois average
Illinois average: 10.4

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 38
Near Illinois average
Illinois average: 36.8

3.45 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 27 citations
Complaint investigations 15 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Illinois average
Illinois average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 6
67% above Illinois average
Illinois average: 3.6
Moderate Health citations 32

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
154 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (6.5%)
Medicaid 128 (83.1%)
Private Pay/Other 16 (10.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 5.2
46% better than Illinois average
Illinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score 8.7
53% better than Illinois average
Illinois average: 18.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.2%
66% below Illinois average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.3%
55% below Illinois average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 12.8%
41% below Illinois average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%
45% below Illinois average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.3%
37% below Illinois average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%
17% below Illinois average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 100.0%
108% above Illinois average.

Antipsychotic Use 23.0%
14% above Illinois average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%
10% above Illinois average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.3%
8% above Illinois average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%
12% above Illinois average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.8%

45% better than Illinois average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Illinois average
Influenza Vaccine 91.1%

44% better than Illinois average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $135K
This home paid 5% less in fines than the state average.
Illinois average: $143K
Number of Fines 3
This home is near the state average.
Illinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials 1
This home had 6% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Illinois average: 1.1
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 7, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Oct 31, 2023
$21K
Civil Money Penalty Mar 31, 2023
$101K
Payment Denial Mar 31, 2023
98 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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