Nursing homes › Illinois › Bella Terra Morton Grove
8425 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · 8479658100 · 211 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Legacy Healthcare, a group operating 89 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,703,514 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.69 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.73. Weekend total: 3.52. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-11-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-08-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-04-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2023-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-10-31 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-09-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-07-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-08-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | G | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2023-08-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Fine | $19,115 |
| 2024-03-07 | Fine | $14,050 |
| 2023-10-31 | Fine | $20,748 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 10/01/2014 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 10/01/2014 |
| MG PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/01/2014 |
| RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2014 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145198. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.