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Illinois Nursing Homes
In Illinois, there are more than 1,200 long-term care facilities serving a diverse population of over 100,000 residents, ranging from the young and disabled to those in rehabilitation and the elderly. These facilities are subject to annual inspections and are regulated by both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health to ensure they meet licensing requirements.
Despite these oversight measures, 360 nursing homes in the state have received ‘below average’ or ‘much below average’ ratings from CMS, indicating a significant level of substandard care. Among the facilities that are most concerning, 105 have been designated as Special Focus Facilities (SFF) by CMS. This classification means that these nursing homes are not given a CMS rating due to ongoing severe issues related to neglect and abuse.
The Medicare Nursing Home Compare Tool
The CMS nursing home compare tool identifies potential nursing home problems, including quality measures, staffing levels, and health inspections. The tool is available on the Medicare.gov website [1], allowing people to compare up to three nursing care homes simultaneously.
The data is valuable for those who are either searching for a nursing home for a family member or are worried about the standard of care at a specific facility. The federal government routinely refreshes this comparison tool with findings from state agency inspections. This tool allows users to read summaries of each nursing home, assess the quality of healthcare offered, and compare one facility against others.
The comparison tool is crucial for anyone seeking a nursing home or aiming to guarantee that their loved one is receiving high-quality care. By utilizing this tool, people can make well-informed choices about which facility best suits their requirements.
Worst Nursing Homes in Illinois per the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
Medicare and Medicaid funding is vital to the long-term care continuum, providing financial assistance and regulatory oversight to short-term and long-term care homes.
Recent amendments to the regulations governing the use of funds have intensified the oversight of Special Focus Facilities (SFFs), which are nursing homes identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as high-risk for abuse and neglect.
Established in 1998, the SFF program was designed to address pervasive issues of poor care, neglect, and abuse in nursing homes across the country. The program offers additional scrutiny and support to facilities considered high-risk, with the aim of improving conditions and safeguarding the well-being of residents.
There are thousands of SFFs existing nationwide, including 105 in Illinois. While the program has been criticized for its punitive approach and limited assistance to struggling facilities, it’s important to note that the sheer volume of nursing homes makes comprehensive inspection and regulation a challenging task. Nonetheless, the SFF program continues to serve as a crucial mechanism in the fight against neglect and abuse in nursing homes.
Our legal team has carefully analyzed inspection data from the Illinois Department of Public Health to identify the most problematic nursing homes in Illinois for your consideration.
Nursing homes aim to steer clear of the Special Focus Facility (SFF) label, a designation that comes with heightened scrutiny. This status is often given to facilities that have consistently performed poorly in annual health inspections.
Being part of this program means they are subject to more frequent evaluations and must make improvements to maintain their Medicare/Medicaid eligibility.
CMS Designates Each of the Following Facilities with a Persistent Record of Substandard Care
Below is a list of 105 SFF-designated nursing homes in Illinois. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has withheld a rating due to inadequate care:
- Accolade Healthcare of Savoy
- Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center
- Alden Valley Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center
- Aperion Care Glenwood
- Aperion Care Hillside
- Aperion Care International
- Aperion Care Lakeshore
- Aperion Care Peoria Heights
- Arcadia Care Auburn
- Arcadia Care Bloomington
- Arcadia Care Danville
- Arc at Normal
- Archer Heights Healthcare
- Arcola Health Care Center
- Austin Oasis
- Benton Rehab & Health Care Center
- Bloomington Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
- Bria of Alton
- Bria of Columbia
- Briar Place Nursing
- California Terrace
- Casey Healthcare Center
- Caseyville Nursing & Rehab Center
- Center Home Hispanic Elderly
- Chalet Living & Rehab Center
- Chicago Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
- Citadel of Skokie
- Claridge Healthcare Center
- Community Care Nursing Center
- Countryview Care Center-Macomb
- Crestwood Rehabilitation Center
- Cumberland Rehab & Health Care Center
- Decatur Rehab & Health Care Center
- Downers Grove Rehab & Nursing Center
- Eastview Terrace
- Elevate Care Country Club Hill
- Elevate Care Niles
- Elmwood Nursing & Rehab Center
- Estates of Hyde Park
- Fair Havens Senior Living
- Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare
- Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center
- Franklin Grove Living and Rehab
- Generations at Applewood
- Grove at the Lake
- Grove of Berwyn
- Grove of Elmhurst
- Havana Health Care Center
- Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center
- Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab Center
- Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab Center
- Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab Center
- Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nursing Center
- Little Village Nursing & Rehab Center
- Loft Rehab & Nursing of Normal
- Loft Rehab of Rock Springs
- Manor Court of Clinton
- Marigold Rehabilitation Health Care Center
- Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
- Moweaqua Rehab & Health Care Center
- Mt. Zion Health & Rehab Center
- Nokomis Rehab & Health Care Center
- Oak Lawn Respiratory & Rehab
- Oak Park Oasis
- Palm Terrace of Mattoon
- Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab Center
- Pavilion of Bridgeview
- Pavilion of Logan Square
- Pavilion on Main Street
- Piatt County Nursing Home
- Pine Crest Health Care
- Piper City Rehab & Living Center
- Pleasant Meadows Senior Living
- Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center
- Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Center
- Robings Manor Rehab Health Care Center
- Rochelle Rehab & Health Care Center
- Ryze on the Avenue
- Ryze West
- Salem Village Nursing & Rehab Center
- Saline Care Nursing & Rehab Center
- Sharon Health Care Elms
- Sharon Health Care Pines
- Sharon Health Care Willows
- Shawnee Senior Living
- Southgate Health Care Center
- South Holland Manor Health & Rehab Center
- Southpoint Nursing & Rehab Center
- South Suburban Rehab Center
- Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center
- Sullivan Rehab & Health Care Center
- Sunny Acres Nursing Home
- Sunset Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
- Symphony South Shore
- Taylorville Care Center
- The Terrace
- Timber Point Healthcare Center
- Tri-State Village Nursing & Rehab Center
- Warren Barr Lieberman
- Warren Barr North Shore
- Washington Senior Living
- Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center
- Westside Rehab & Care Center
- Willow Rose Rehab & Health Center
The Risks of Choosing a One-Star Rated Nursing Home in Illinois
Choosing a low-rated facility could expose residents to a myriad of issues, including substandard medical care, neglect, and abuse. These homes often suffer from staffing inadequacies and poor living conditions, which can lead to regulatory violations and even financial consequences for the facility.
Given the potential risks involved, it’s imperative to exercise caution when selecting a nursing home for your loved one. Utilizing reliable resources like the federal comparison tool can be invaluable in making an informed decision and ensuring that the chosen facility meets the standards for high-quality care.
The following list contains 222 Illinois nursing care centers with one out of five stars overall ratings, ranking them among the lowest in providing quality care nationwide:
- Accolade Healthcare Danville
- Accolade Healthcare of Savoy
- Accolade Paxton Senior Living
- AHVA Care of Winfield Nursing Home
- Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center
- Alden Valley Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center
- Allure of Sterling Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Bradley Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Dekalb Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Fairfield Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Glenwood Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Hillside Nursing Home
- Aperion Care International Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Lakeshore Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Marseilles Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Morton Villa Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Niles Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Peoria Heights Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Princeton Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Spring Valley Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Westchester Nursing Home
- Aperion Care Wilmington
- Arcadia Care Auburn
- Arcadia Care Bloomington
- Arcadia Care Danville
- Arcadia Care Jacksonville
- Arcadia Care Morris
- Arc at Normal
- Archer Heights Healthcare
- Arcola Health Care Center
- Austin Oasis
- Avantara Evergreen Park
- Aviston Countryside Manor
- Beacon Care and Rehabilitation Center
- Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
- Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center
- Belleville Healthcare Center
- Bement Health Care Center
- Benton Rehab & Health Care Center
- Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
- Bloomington Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
- Bria of Alton
- Bria of Belleville
- Bria of Columbia
- Bria of Elmwood Park
- Bria of Godfrey
- Bria of Palos Hills
- Bria of Westmont
- Briar Place Nursing Center
- Bridgeway Senior Living
- Burbank Rehabilitation Center
- Calhoun Nursing & Rehab Center
- California Terrace
- Carlinville Rehab & Health Care Center
- Carlyle Healthcare & Senior Living
- Casey Healthcare Center
- Caseyville Nursing & Rehab Center
- Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center
- Center Home Hispanic Elderly
- Chalet Living & Rehab
- Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center
- Chateau Nursing & Rehab Center
- Chicago Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
- Citadel of Glenview
- Citadel of Skokie
- Claridge Healthcare Center
- Collinsville Rehab & Health Care Center
- Community Care Nursing Center
- Cornerstone Rehab & Healthcare Center
- Countryview Care Center-Macomb
- Crestwood Rehabilitation Center
- Crossroads Care Center Woodstock
- Cumberland Rehab & Health Care Center
- Decatur Rehab & Health Care Center
- Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center
- Downers Grove Rehab & Nursing Center
- Eastview Terrace
- Effingham Rehab & Health Care Center
- Elevate Care Chicago North
- Elevate Care Country Club Hill
- Elevate Care Niles
- Elevate Care South Holland
- Elmwood Nursing & Rehab Center
- Estates of Hyde Park
- Fair Havens Senior Living
- Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare
- Flanagan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
- Fondulac Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
- Forest City Rehab & Nursing Center
- Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center
- Frankfort Terrace
- Franklin Grove Living and Rehab
- Generations at Applewood
- Generations at Rock Island
- Gilman Healthcare Center
- Granite Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Grove at the Lake
- Grove Health & Rehab Center
- Grove of Berwyn
- Grove of Elmhurst
- Harmony Nursing & Rehab Center
- Havana Health Care Center
- Heartland Senior Living
- Helia Healthcare of Belleville
- Helia Healthcare of Newton
- Helia Southbelt Healthcare
- Highland Health Care Center
- Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center
- Hilltop Skilled Nsg & Rehab
- Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab
- Illini Heritage Rehab & Health Care Center
- Imboden Creek Senior Living
- Jacksonville Skld Nursing & Rehab Center
- Jerseyville Nsg & Rehab Center
- Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab Center
- Kewanee Care Home
- Lakeview Rehab & Nursing Center
- Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nursing Center
- Lebanon Care Center
- Lena Living Center
- Lincoln Village Healthcare
- Little Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
- Loft Rehab & Nursing of Normal
- Loft Rehab of Decatur
- Loft Rehab of Rock Springs
- Manor Court of Clinton
- Manor Court of Peoria
- Marigold Rehabilitation Health Care Center
- Mar Ka Nursing Home
- Mayfield Care and Rehab
- Meadowbrook Manor – Naperville
- Mercy Rehab and Care Center
- Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
- Mount Vernon Health Care Center
- Moweaqua Rehab & Health Care Center
- MT Zion Health & Rehab Center
- Newman Rehab & Health Care Center
- Nokomis Rehab & Health Care Center
- Norridge Gardens
- Oak Lawn Respiratory & Rehab
- Oak Park Oasis
- Palm Terrace of Mattoon
- Palos Heights Rehabilitation
- PA Peterson at the Citadel
- Parc Joliet
- Parker Nursing & Rehab Center
- Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center
- Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab Center
- Pavilion of Bridgeview
- Pavilion of Logan Square
- Pavilion on Main Street
- Pearl of Elk Grove
- Pearl of Hillside
- Pearl of Joliet
- Pearl of Naperville
- Pearl Pavilion
- Pekin Manor
- Piatt County Nursing Home
- Pine Crest Health Care
- Piper City Rehab & Living Center
- Pittsfield Manor
- Pleasant Meadows Senior Living
- Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center
- Prairie City Rehab & Health Care Center
- Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
- Prairie Oasis
- Prairie Rose Health Care Center
- River Crossing of Edwardsville
- River Crossing of Joliet
- River Crossing of Peoria
- Robings Manor Rehab Center
- Rochelle Rehab & Health Care Center
- Rock River Health Care
- Ryze on the Avenue
- Ryze West Nursing Home
- Salem Village Nursing & Rehab Center
- Saline Care Nursing & Rehab Center
- Sandwich Rehab & Health Care Center
- Sharon Health Care Elms
- Sharon Health Care Pines
- Sharon Health Care Willows
- Shawnee Senior Living
- Shelbyville Rehab & Health Care Cener
- Southgate Health Care Center
- South Holland Manor Health & Rehabilitation
- Southpoint Nursing & Rehab Center
- South Suburban Rehab Center
- Spring Creek
- St Anthony’s Nursing & Rehab Center
- St Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care
- Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center
- Stephenson Nursing Center
- Sullivan Rehab & Health Care Center
- Sunny Acres Nursing Home
- Sunset Rehabilitation & Health Center
- Swansea Rehab Health Care
- Symphony South Shore
- Taylorville Care Center
- The Terrace
- Thrive of Lake County
- Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare Center
- Timber Point Healthcare Center
- Tower Hill Healthcare Center
- Tri-State Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Tuscola Health Care Center
- University Nursing & Rehab Center
- Uptown Care and Rehabilitation
- Vandalia Rehab & Health Care Center
- Villa at Windsor Park
- Warren Barr Lieberman
- Warren Barr North Shore
- Warren Barr South Loop
- Washington Senior Living
- Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center
- Westmont Manor Health & Rehabilitation
- Westside Rehab & Care Center
- West Suburban Nursing & Rehab Center
- Willow Rose Rehab & Health Center
- Winning Wheels
- Zahav of Des Plaines Nursing Home
The Worst Nursing Homes in Chicago
The worst nursing homes in the Chicagoland area are alarmingly numerous, with 112 facilities receiving a one-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). If you’re considering placing a loved one in a nursing home or are concerned about a family member already residing in one, these low ratings are a red flag that should not be ignored.
From a legal standpoint, choosing a one-star facility could expose your loved one to neglect or abuse, potentially giving you grounds for a compensation claim should harm occur. The following list identifies the worst nursing homes in Chicago:
- AHVA Care of Winfield
- Alden Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center
- Alden Valley Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center
- Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City
- Aperion Care Glenwood
- Aperion Care Hillside
- Aperion Care International
- Aperion Care Lakeshore
- Aperion Care Niles
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn
- Aperion Care Tolleston Park
- Aperion Care Westchester
- Aperion Care Wilmington
- Archer Heights Healthcare
- Austin Oasis
- Avantara Evergreen Park
- Beacon Care and Rehabilitation
- Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
- Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center
- Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
- Bria of Elmwood Park
- Bria of Palos Hills
- Bria of Westmont
- Briar Place Nursing
- Brickyard Healthcare – Merrillville Care Center
- Bridgeway Senior Living
- Burbank Rehabilitation Center
- California Terrace
- Casa of Hobart
- Center Home Hispanic Elderly
- Chalet Living & Rehab Center
- Chateau Nursing & Rehab Center
- Chicago Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
- Citadel of Glenview
- Citadel of Skokie
- Clairidge House
- Claridge Healthcare Center
- Colonial Nursing Home
- Community Care Nursing Center
- Crestwood Rehabilitation Center
- Crossroads Care Center of Kenosha
- Downers Grove Rehab & Nursing
- Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Elevate Care Chicago North
- Elevate Care Country Club Hill
- Elevate Care Niles
- Elevate Care South Holland
- Estates of Hyde Park
- Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center
- Frankfort Terrace
- Generations at Applewood
- Grande Prairie Care and Rehab Center
- Great Lakes Healthcare Center
- Grove at the Lake
- Grove of Berwyn
- Grove of Elmhurst
- Hammond-Whiting Care Center
- Harbor Health & Rehab
- Harmony Nursing & Rehab Center
- Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab Center
- Lakeview Rehab & Nursing Center
- Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nursing Center
- Life Care Center of the Willows
- Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Little Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Mayfield Care and Rehab
- Meadowbrook Manor – Naperville
- Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
- Munster Med-Inn
- Norridge Gardens
- Oak Lawn Respiratory & Rehab
- Oak Park Oasis
- Palos Heights Rehabilitation
- Parc Joliet
- Parkshore Estates Nursing & Rehab
- Pavilion of Bridgeview
- Pavilion of Logan Square
- Pearl of Elk Grove
- Pearl of Hillside
- Pearl of Joliet
- Pearl of Naperville
- Pine Crest Health Care
- Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
- Prairie Oasis
- River Crossing of Joliet
- Ryze on the Avenue
- Ryze West
- Saint Anthony
- Salem Village Nursing & Rehab
- Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center
- South Holland Manor Health & Rehabilitation
- South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center
- South Suburban Rehab Center
- Southpoint Nursing & Rehab Center
- Spring Creek
- Spring Mill Health Campus
- Symphony of Dyer
- Symphony South Shore
- The Terrace
- Thrive of Lake County
- Tower Hill Healthcare Center
- Tri-State Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Uptown Care and Rehabilitation
- Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation
- Villa at Windsor Park
- Warren Barr Lieberman
- Warren Barr North Shore
- Warren Barr South Loop
- Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility
- West Suburban Nursing & Rehab Center
- Westmont Manor Health & Rehabilitation
- Zahav of Des Plaines
Abuse and Neglect in the Worst Nursing Homes in Illinois
The lowest-rated nursing homes in Illinois include the following common complaints and forms of abuse and neglect:
- Nurses and nursing aides failing to follow the resident’s care plan: Not following doctor’s orders based on residents’ assessments can lead to declining health, medical conditions, infections, and death.
- Ignoring calls for help or not responding promptly often results in patients being left in pain or seriously ill.
- Allowing patients to go without food or drink for extended periods of time could cause dehydration and malnutrition.
- Failing to provide the necessary medication could result in serious health complications.
- Not changing bedding often enough might lead to skin irritation and infection.
- Not bathing or regularly grooming patients causes skin irritation, odor, and infection.
- Allowing pests or rodents into the facility results in bites or scratches, which can become infected.
- Not providing proper lifting equipment can lead to a preventable fall resulting in a broken bone, contusion, or head injury.
- Not cleaning up spills could cause the resident to slip and fall.
- Failing to monitor patients adequately could lead to the development of bedsores and other injuries.
- Physically or sexually assaulting patients is the most egregious form of abusive behavior.
Holding Nursing Homes and Staff Financially Accountable: Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Filing a nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuit is far from straightforward; it’s a multi-layered process that requires meticulous attention to detail. From gathering medical records to negotiating settlements, each phase has challenges that can extend the timeline. For this reason, many nursing facility residents and families opt to work with experienced attorneys who can guide them through the legal maze.
The process includes the following phases:
- Evidence Gathering Phase: The personal injury lawsuit often begins with evidence collection. This phase can take several months and involves gathering medical records, witness statements, and other documentation. The availability and quality of this evidence can significantly impact the case’s timeline.
- Medical Treatment and Documentation: The victim’s treatment plan affects the lawsuit’s length. For instance, if the injury sustained is a bedsore and it is at an advanced stage requiring long-term treatment, this could extend the time needed to resolve. The medical records will serve as crucial evidence in the case.
- Willingness to Settle: The disposition of the opposing party to settle the case out of court can either shorten or lengthen the lawsuit’s duration. Some nursing homes may prefer a quick settlement to avoid bad publicity, while others might fight the case in court.
- Legal Consultation and Pre-filing Investigation: A thorough investigation is required to determine the nursing home’s liability before filing the lawsuit. This process involves legal consultation and can add several weeks or months to the case timeline.
- Initial Investigation and Interviews: Nursing home neglect attorneys must conduct interviews and possibly even tour the nursing facility. This investigative phase can be time-consuming, especially when gathering statements from multiple parties.
- Settlement Negotiations: Once the lawsuit is filed, settlement negotiations may begin. The duration of this phase can vary widely, depending on the case’s complexity and both parties’ willingness to negotiate.
- Trial Preparation and Duration: If a settlement is not reached, the case may go to trial. Preparing for trial and the trial can take several months to over a year. This is often the most variable part of the lawsuit timeline.
- Appeals Process: After the trial verdict, either party may choose to appeal, adding a year or more to the case timeline. However, cases with clear evidence of nursing home neglect are less likely to reach this stage.
Holding nursing homes and their staff financially accountable is crucial when your loved one has suffered due to negligence or abuse. The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC are equipped to initiate immediate legal action against those who are responsible. By doing so, we aim to protect your loved one and ensure that such negligence does not go unpunished.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation: Elder Abuse Attorneys at Your Service
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Resources: [1] Medicare.gov, [2] CMS
