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LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF PALATINE

80 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, PALATINE, IL 60067
Score: 97 / 100

Among nursing homes in Illinois, Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Palatine stands out with an A grade and a score of 97 out of 100. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Palatine exceed national averages, with 5.61 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.10 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

The facility has a clean inspection history with only 5 minor deficiencies recorded in recent inspections — well below the national average.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.61 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.10 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.47 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.88 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.75 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Nov 14, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Nov 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Nov 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 14, 2024 · Infection Control 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 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
49
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5