Avantara Aurora

400 West Sullivan Road · Aurora, IL · 60506 · 6308593700

87 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 57
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 75
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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.613.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.190.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.52≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year56%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

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

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025

    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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G April 11, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F April 11, 2024

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C April 11, 2024

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected June 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023

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

    Corrected June 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected June 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023

    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 June 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 7, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145944 · certified since October 16, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.