West Suburban Medical Ctr
3 Erie Court · Oak Park, IL · 60302 · 7087636018
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 2, 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Submit a timely, acceptable plan for facility closure, including notification of the appropriate entities and ensuring residents are transferred in a safe and orderly manner.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
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 October 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022
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 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145743 · certified since February 25, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.