Avantara Chicago Ridge
10300 Southwest Highway · Chicago Ridge, IL · 60415 · 7084251100
203 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $122,018 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$122,018 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $137,658 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 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 January 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | Fine | $43,095 |
| January 10, 2025 | Fine | $78,923 |
| January 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 26 days |
| May 3, 2024 | Fine | $15,640 |
| May 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145700 · certified since August 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.