Peterson Park Health Care Ctr
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145838) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,042 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (773) 478-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,042.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), certified for 196 beds with an average daily census of 168.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since August 1995. It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Peterson Park holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.42 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,042.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a finding related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is currently listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data 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?
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 37.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $13,042.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 196 beds with an average of 168.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which has 89 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, with this facility scoring 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (773) 478-2000 and 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 (773) 478-2000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145838?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.