Ascension Nazarethville Place

300 North River Road · Des Plaines, IL · 60016 · 8472975900

68 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Ascension Living

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 81
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 89
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.073.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.400.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.73≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year30%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (5 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected January 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected September 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G November 17, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146180 · certified since December 15, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.