Avantara Joliet
210 North Springfield Avenue · Joliet, IL · 60435 · 8157253400
154 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Prime Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $33,535 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $33,535 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 24, 2025 · 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 December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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 September 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 29, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 5, 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 |
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| July 11, 2025 | Fine | $9,974 |
| January 15, 2025 | Fine | $14,576 |
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $8,985 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145029 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.