La Bella of Aurora in AURORA, IL was fined $339,190 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

La Bella of Aurora (AURORA, IL) — $339,190 in CMS Fines

Outcome: La Bella of Aurora in AURORA, IL was fined $339,190 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.