Occupancy rate
91%
In line with Illinois averageMix 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.
Nursing Home
Bella Terra Morton Grove
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
45
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day
41
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day
41
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$24.5M
Operating loss
-$1.4M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$24,534,714.00
Operating loss
$-1,424,523.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$26.0M
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Illinois averageOccupied beds
41 / 45
Average residents
93 per day
License details
Facility type
Assisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
Status
Active
Issuance
June 25, 2025
Expiration
June 25, 2026
County:
Cook
Additional licensing details
License number:
5104887
Accreditations:
Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care and Accreditation for Nursing Care from The Joint Commission
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
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
On-site Dialysis, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Memory Care
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
Show Inspection Reports
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
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Bella Terra Morton Grove
The most recent inspection on July 22, 2025, identified a deficiency for operating without an active assisted living license after it expired on June 25, 2025. Earlier inspections were not provided, so broader inspection patterns cannot be assessed from the available reports. The main issue noted was related to licensing and administrative compliance rather than resident care or safety. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. The facility submitted a plan of correction addressing delays in license renewal processing, indicating steps toward resolving the licensing issue.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
11
Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
38
Citations per inspection
3.45
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
6
6
67% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.6
0 critical citations
6 serious citations
32 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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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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LEVY, ERIN
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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OSEI, LILY
84.9%
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Bella Terra Morton Grove
+86%
-15%
+2%
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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MG PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
70.7%
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Avantara Elgin
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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Avantara Park Ridge
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Park Ridge
Operator:
LEVY, ERIN
CCN:
145667
Occupancy:
82.9%
Home Revenue:
$26,000,619.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,149,211.00
Payroll %:
23.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
137
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0646
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Avantara Long Grove
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Long Grove
Bed Count:
195
Operator:
OSEI, LILY
CCN:
145868
Occupancy:
84.9%
Home Revenue:
$31,557,147.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,836,521.00
Payroll %:
24.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
168
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6016
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
27
RN share vs State Avg:
+32%
+32%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Bella Terra Morton Grove
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Morton Grove
Bed Count:
213
Operator:
MG PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
145198
Occupancy:
70.7%
Home Revenue:
$23,973,545.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,665,838.00
Payroll %:
27.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
156
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6249
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
38
Severe Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
+86%
+86%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
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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 Nurse | 79 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 44 | 7.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 133 | 7.5 | 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 Assistant | 64 | 69 | 133 | 29,255 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 22 | 44 | 10,377 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 67 | 79 | 7,564 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,712 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,734 | 90 | 99% | 5.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,342 | 89 | 98% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 994 | 89 | 98% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 555 | 68 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 89 | 98% | 5.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 86 | 95% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 9 | 9 | 483 | 71 | 78% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 473 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 84 | 92% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 453 | 60 | 66% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 452 | 61 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 284 | 52 | 57% | 5.5 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
154 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (6.5%)
Medicaid
128 residents (83.1%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (10.4%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
46% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.7
53% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
66% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.3%
55% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.8%
41% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
37% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
17% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
12% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
100.0%
108% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.0%
14% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
10% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.3%
8% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.89
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.89
16% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.1%
44% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
8% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.1%
15% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
14% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
31.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
31.3%
42% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.1%
15% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
5% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
Number of fines
3
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$135K
Illinois average
$143K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 31, 2023
$21K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 31, 2023
$101K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 31, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 31, 2023
98 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bella Terra Morton Grove based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.7%
↑ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,424,523
↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,709,978
↑ ~$596K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.9%
↓ 4.5pp vs 2022
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