Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
6909 West North Avenue · Oak Park, IL · 60302 · 7083861112
72 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $83,274 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
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.
$83,274 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.97 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 26 · $256,832 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 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 May 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
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 April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 28, 2024
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 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 July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G May 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2023 · 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 4, 2025 | Fine | $83,274 |
| April 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $33,840 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146013 · certified since February 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.