Grove of Elmhurst, the
127 West Diversey · Elmhurst, IL · 60126 · 6305305225
180 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $61,031 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 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 January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2025 · 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 August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
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 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 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 May 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $61,031 |
| April 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145339 · certified since June 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.