Bella Terra Wheeling
Nursing Home · Illinois, IL

Overview of Bella Terra Wheeling

Greeting seniors with peace and vibrancy, Bella Terra Wheeling is a trusted senior living community in Wheeling, IL where personal attention and progressive medical care go hand in hand in this community. For post-hospital rehabilitation or residential skilled nursing care, this community offers the perfect environment for recovery and comfort. With a dedicated, attentive team and a beautifully designed campus, residents enjoy an atmosphere that promotes healing and enhances the quality of life.

With extensive amenities and services, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, this community provides cardiac programming, an inotropes program, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Bella Terra Wheeling strives to create a haven for seniors to make every moment of their best years memorable while having a premiere care experience.

(847) 537-7474

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Illinois state averages

Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 49m per day ▲ 11% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 32m per day ▼ 16% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 1h 54m per day ▼ 11% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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 6m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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 ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info 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. 51m per day ▲ 50% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day
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 Details

AccreditationsGold Seal of Approval® Certification from The Joint Commission

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCardiac Programming, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Secured Memory Care Unit, Inotropes

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

Types of Care at Bella Terra Wheeling

Nursing Home

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

Bella Terra Wheeling is located in Wheeling, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

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

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Places of interest near Bella Terra Wheeling

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wheeling's city center to Bella Terra Wheeling's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.9 miles to nearest hospital (Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital)

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Quality of care over time

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

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.75
34% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.28
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.9%
18% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.0%
50% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.9%
10% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 35.5%
34% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.5%
8% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 50.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Terra Wheeling

Is Bella Terra Wheeling in a walkable area?

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

Are there photos of Bella Terra Wheeling?

Yes — there are 19 photos of Bella Terra Wheeling in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Bella Terra Wheeling?

Bella Terra Wheeling is located at 730 W Hintz Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090.

What is the phone number of Bella Terra Wheeling?

(847) 537-7474 will put you in contact with the team at Bella Terra Wheeling.

Is Bella Terra Wheeling Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bella Terra Wheeling is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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