Bella Terra Morton Grove

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Morton Grove, IL

CMS overall rating

8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 View map

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Bella Terra Morton Grove accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Bella Terra Morton Grove accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (847) 965-8100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

2h 37m per day

vs avg

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +44% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	45m per day	▲ 3% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	55m per day	▲ 44% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 8m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 37m per day	▲ 17% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	2m per day	▼ 31% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	45m per day	▲ 32% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

97 days

45-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 60 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

91%

Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%

Occupied beds

41 / 45

Average occupied beds in Illinois homes 93 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment

StatusActive

IssuanceJune 25, 2025

ExpirationJune 25, 2026 Expired

CountyCook

License Number5104887

AccreditationsGold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care and Accreditation for Nursing Care from The Joint Commission

Bella Terra Morton Grove is legally operated by Wellshire Morton Grove.

Permanent Units

45 units

Total beds

45 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Email kgonzales@thewellshire-mg.com

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 48 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Illinois state average

Overall vs. IL average

Latest Inspection February 28, 2026 Complaint Original Investigation Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IL Average	vs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	48	7	This facility has 586% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (48 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 586% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	16	2.3	This facility has 596% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (16 vs. IL avg 2.3).↑ 596% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	9.6	0.9	This facility has 967% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (9.6 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 967% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IL Average	vs. IL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	8	This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 38% better

Inspection breakdown

2licensing inspections

2complaint investigations

1other inspection

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 22, 2025 annual inspection found the facility operating without an active assisted living license after expiration on June 25, 2025.
June 18, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated physical and emotional abuse by CNAs, inadequate dementia care training, and failure to report the incident fully.
Multiple inspections from March 2023 to October 2024 documented repeated failures in fall prevention, supervision, abuse prevention, and staffing adequacy affecting resident safety and care quality.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 11

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.45

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

6 serious citations State average: N/A

32 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 4 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

Total staff 394

Employees 123

Contractors 271

Staff to resident ratio 2.56 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 90

Average shift 7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 58,003

Nursing staff breakdown

7.6 hours

7 hours

187

7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

14,125 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 124 Registered Nurse: 83 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	63	124	187	28,455	92	100%	7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	25	49	74	11,037	92	100%	7
Registered Nurse	13	83	96	7,751	92	100%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	7	0	7	2,683	92	100%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,802	90	98%	5.9
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,166	90	98%	5.9
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	808	90	98%	5.6
Nurse Practitioner	3	0	3	512	89	97%	5.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	89	97%	5.7
Administrator	1	0	1	500	89	97%	5.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	5	5	490	72	78%	6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	472	64	70%	7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	469	58	63%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	460	65	71%	6.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	448	58	63%	7.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	448	80	87%	5.6

187 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

74 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

96 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 98%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 98%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 98%

3 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 97%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 97%

1 Administrator

% of Days 97%

5 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 78%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 70%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 63%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 63%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 87%

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Total fines amount $135K

5% lower than State average

State average: $143K

Number of fines 3

In line with State average

State average: 3.0

Payment Denials 1

6% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $135K

State average $143K

Penalty History

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

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 7, 2024

$14K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 31, 2023

$21K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 5.2

46% better than State average

State average: 9.7

Functional decline score 8.7

53% better than State average

State average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 3.6

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.2%

66% better than State average

State average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.3%

55% better than State average

State average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 12.8%

41% better than State average

State average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

45% better than State average

State average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.3%

37% better than State average

State average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

17% better than State average

State average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

12% worse than State average

State average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms 100.0%

108% worse than State average

State average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use 23.0%

14% worse than State average

State average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%

10% better than State average

State average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine 99.3%

8% better than State average

State average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.07

In line with State average

State average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.89

16% better than State average

State average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average State avg: 2.3

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.8%

45% better than State average

State average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine 91.1%

44% better than State average

State average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.1%

8% better than State average

State average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits 16.1%

15% worse than State average

State average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury 0.9%

14% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 31.3%

42% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 43.1%

15% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 154

Medicare

6.5% of residents

Medicaid

128

83.1% of residents

Private pay or other

10.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bella Terra Morton Grove from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 334.8% ↑ 264.8pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.0M ↑ ~$517.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.7M ↑ ~$712.2K vs 2022

Operating Margin -11.3% ↑ 3.9pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	43.3%	40.6%	53.8%	68.9%	69.9%	70.3%	72.2%	73.6%	63.7%	60.8%	70.0%	334.8%
Beds	275	275	213	211	211	211	211	211	213	213	213	45
Net Income	$166,934	-$528,905	-$179,602	$549,259	$524,833	-$2,696	-$25,088	$119,931	-$228,302	$87,847	-$353,962	-$1,424,523
Gross Revenue	$15,605,187	$14,982,714	$14,505,435	$19,350,934	$22,518,493	$22,370,239	$22,977,472	$23,362,804	$20,234,066	$21,553,156	$24,095,557	$23,973,545
Operating Expenses	$11,259,119	$11,821,135	$10,696,364	$13,698,029	$15,298,955	$15,721,145	$16,039,720	$16,087,876	$15,484,031	$15,209,513	$19,049,054	$19,633,756
Net Patient Income	$245,857	-$711,407	-$231,331	$529,102	$501,565	-$54,610	-$88,764	$56,084	-$1,657,414	-$1,590,494	-$2,503,333	-$1,985,692
Net Patient Revenue	$11,504,976	$11,109,728	$10,465,033	$14,227,131	$15,800,520	$15,666,535	$15,950,956	$16,143,960	$13,826,617	$13,619,019	$16,545,721	$17,648,064
Payroll Costs	$7,016,508	$6,792,204	$6,243,533	$7,016,045	$7,477,907	$7,465,412	$7,883,632	$6,749,548	$6,446,049	$6,313,800	$6,944,446	$7,656,695
Operating Margin %	2.1%	-6.4%	-2.2%	3.7%	3.2%	-0.4%	-0.6%	0.4%	-12.0%	-11.7%	-15.1%	-11.3%
Medicare %	19.9%	17.4%	12.4%	12.7%	13.8%	11.7%	13.5%	11.1%	11.7%	9.6%	9.3%	6.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	7.0%	41.3%	51.5%	57.3%	63.2%	71.7%	63.4%	75.4%	21.7%	20.8%
Private %	80.1%	82.6%	87.6%	46.0%	34.7%	31.0%	23.2%	17.2%	24.9%	15.0%	68.9%	72.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$264	$273	$250	$268	$293	$289	$287	$285	$278	$288	$304	$321
Cost/Day	$258	$290	$256	$258	$284	$290	$288	$284	$312	$322	$350	$357
Avg Length of Stay	25.1 days	23.8 days	66.3 days	91.4 days	97.2 days	101.6 days	97.4 days	103.2 days	125.4 days	117.5 days	106.0 days	97.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$17.6M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$17.6M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

Other income

$561.2K

Payroll costs

$7.7M 43.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$12.0M

Total costs

$19.6M

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 35%

Private pay 51%

Medicaid 13%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%

Private pay 59%

Medicaid 21%

1.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Morton Grove's city center to Bella Terra Morton Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.28 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center)

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Who is the owner of Bella Terra Morton Grove?

Bella Terra Morton Grove is legally operated by Wellshire Morton Grove.

Is Bella Terra Morton Grove in a walkable area?

Bella Terra Morton Grove has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Bella Terra Morton Grove?

According to IL state health department records, Bella Terra Morton Grove's license number is 5104887.

When does Bella Terra Morton Grove's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Bella Terra Morton Grove's license expires on June 25, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bella Terra Morton Grove?

Bella Terra Morton Grove's occupancy is 91%.

What is the best email address for Bella Terra Morton Grove?

The team at Bella Terra Morton Grove can be reached at kgonzales@thewellshire-mg.com.

Does Bella Terra Morton Grove operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bella Terra Morton Grove is registered as a for-profit in IL.

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Bella Terra Morton Grove

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

187 Certified Nursing Assistant

74 Licensed Practical Nurse

96 Registered Nurse

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 RN Director of Nursing

2 Dental Services Staff

3 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Administrator

5 Qualified Social Worker

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dietitian

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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