Ryze at the Ridge
6450 North Ridge Blvd · Chicago, IL · 60626 · 7737438700
136 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,108 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.18 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $301,750 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 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 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 23, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 5, 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 April 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $17,108 |
| March 7, 2024 | Fine | $91,403 |
| March 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| September 3, 2023 | Fine | $193,239 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145832 · certified since June 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.