Safety Report: La Bella At Clifton
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (2) than in the cycle before (32).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | May 22, 2025; April 15, 2025; May 21, 2024; December 26, 2023; April 10, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 3 | June 25, 2025; April 23, 2025; April 15, 2025 |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F801) | 3 | May 6, 2025; May 21, 2024; April 10, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | May 6, 2025; March 26, 2025; April 10, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 3 | April 15, 2025; August 20, 2024; July 8, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | May 22, 2025; May 21, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | January 9, 2025; August 20, 2024 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | May 21, 2024; April 10, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | May 21, 2024; April 10, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | May 21, 2024; April 10, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 31 days, starting May 9, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $66,297 |
| May 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 28 days, starting June 20, 2024 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| December 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 3 days, starting January 23, 2024 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $29,348 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
June 25, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 22, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 6, 2025 — 2 citations
April 23, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 15, 2025 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 26, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 22, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
January 9, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 20, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
July 8, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 21, 2024 — 12 citations (includes serious)
December 26, 2023 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 10, 2023 — 12 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare