Buckingham Pavilion
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145285) · 235 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (773) 973-5333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buckingham Pavilion 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 also 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Buckingham Pavilion reports 2.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Buckingham Pavilion has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Buckingham Pavilion is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Chicago (Cook County), Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 14, 1975. The facility maintains 235 certified beds with an average of 117.7 residents, indicating it typically operates below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Buckingham Pavilion holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars — the lowest of the four component scores.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.69 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data reviewed.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buckingham Pavilion has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Buckingham Pavilion accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a 50.0% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for Buckingham Pavilion.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for Buckingham Pavilion in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buckingham Pavilion has 235 certified beds and an average of 117.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Buckingham Pavilion has been certified since April 14, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Buckingham Pavilion scores 4, 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7739735333 and verify details 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 7739735333 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145285?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.