Birchwood Plaza
1426 West Birchwood · Chicago, IL · 60626 · 7732744405
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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 May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 3, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 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 April 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 8, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 8, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023
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 June 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
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 June 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023
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 June 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145532 · certified since December 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.