Little Sisters of the Poor
2325 North Lakewood Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60614 · 7739359600
76 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Little Sisters of the Poor
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,272 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 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 April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 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 January 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 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 January 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 7, 2025 | Fine | $9,272 |
| March 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146185 · certified since June 1, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.