Nexus At Palos
Palos Hills, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145650) · 207 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 10 totaling $458,668 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (708) 598-3460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nexus At Palos has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nexus At Palos reports total nurse staffing of about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Nexus At Palos has 10 federal fines on record totaling $458,668.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning an abuse-related citation has been identified in its inspection record.
About this facility
Nexus At Palos is a skilled nursing facility in Palos Hills, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1989. The facility has 207 certified beds and an average daily census of 158.6 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company, and CMS records show no ownership change within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Nexus At Palos holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure Rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.
CMS's penalty records show 10 federal fines totaling $458,668.00, along with 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Nexus At Palos, indicating that a citation related to abuse was identified at this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
No Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the provided data for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nexus At Palos has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.13 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.8%; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 10 fines totaling $458,668.00, plus 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation was identified; no Special Focus designation is listed in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 207 certified beds and an average daily population of 158.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the provided data does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 24, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing, each on a 1-5 scale; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7085983460 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7085983460 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145650?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.