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ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER

1425 WEST ESTES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60626
Score: 9 / 100

With a score of 9/100, Atrium Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Illinois nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Atrium Health Care Center, with 2.59 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 53 deficiencies at Atrium Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.59 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.62 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.18 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

53
Total Deficiencies
Oct 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 51 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0805 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $163,637

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 9 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14