Avantara Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145700) · 203 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $137,658 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (708) 425-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara Chicago Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avantara Chicago Ridge reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $137,658.00 for Avantara Chicago Ridge, along with 2 payment denials; no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Avantara Chicago Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, first approved for certification on August 1, 1991. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is certified for 203 beds, with an average of 158.2 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avantara Chicago Ridge holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $137,658.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the supplied CMS data for this facility. Families should confirm all current details, including inspection reports and any recent changes, directly on Medicare Care Compare, sourced from the CMS Care Compare dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara Chicago Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 68.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $137,658.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 203 beds and has an average daily population of 158.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 7084251100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7084251100 or check Medicare Care Compare for inspection reports before visiting.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145700?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.