Avantara Park Ridge
1601 North Western Avenue · Park Ridge, IL · 60068 · 8478255531
154 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $48,110 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 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 May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
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 December 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 4, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 4, 2021
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 April 4, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2021
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected April 4, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 4, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2023 | Fine | $24,515 |
| June 18, 2023 | Fine | $23,595 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145667 · certified since October 31, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.