Atrium Health Care Center
1425 West Estes Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60626 · 7739734780
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lineage Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 7 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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 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
2.59 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $163,637 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 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 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 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 March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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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 March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 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 December 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 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 July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
| March 18, 2024 | Fine | $147,782 |
| March 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 105 days |
| October 5, 2023 | Fine | $15,855 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145479 · certified since September 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.