C

WATERFORD CARE CENTER, THE

7445 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
Score: 56 / 100

With a score of 56 out of 100, Waterford Care Center, The earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Illinois nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Chicago location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Waterford Care Center, The, with 2.86 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 inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Waterford Care Center, The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.86 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.85 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.61 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
May 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 7.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 57.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 56 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12