Balmoral Home
2055 West Balmoral Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60625 · 7735618661
213 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.13 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026 · 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 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 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 December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 4, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 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 January 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
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 March 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C March 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145796 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.