BELLA TERRA ELMHURST

Bella Terra Elmhurst is a skilled nursing facility located at 420 West Butterfield Road in Elmhurst, Illinois, within Du Page County. The facility operates with 142 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and can be reached by phone at (630) 832-2300. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Bella Terra Elmhurst holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting results from state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a multi-year period. The staffing rating is 3 stars, representing the number and type of nursing staff relative to the resident census, and aligns with the national average. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data reported by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and hospital readmissions. Bella Terra Elmhurst accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet Illinois income and asset criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify coverage details and current availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Bella Terra Elmhurst performs above average in two of three rating domains. Its overall 4-star rating, combined with above-average scores in health inspections and quality measures, positions it above the national mean across those categories. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, indicating staffing levels that meet but do not exceed typical benchmarks. The facility represents one of multiple skilled nursing options in the Elmhurst and Du Page County area for individuals seeking Medicare- or Medicaid-certified long-term or post-acute care services.