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Avantara Joliet

210 North Springfield Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

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Avantara Joliet is a nursing home in Joliet, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(815) 725-3400
Last standard health inspection
December 24, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
154
Residents per day, on average
111.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Joliet Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Illinois average (39 vs 38).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 11, 2025 from $15,345 to $9,974.

  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 15, 2025 from $14,352 to $14,576.

  6. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  7. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was VILLA FRANCISCAN.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 15, 2025 from $22,080 to $14,352.

  9. 8 citations

    Health inspection on December 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0694 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.

  12. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 5 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2025.

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  13. Fine

    July 11, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $9,974 on July 11, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0660 from the health inspection on February 14, 2025.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2024 from $8,824 to $8,985.

  15. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ASCENSION VILLA FRANCISCAN.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2024 from $13,575 to $8,824.

  16. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 26, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

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  17. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  18. 2 citations

    Health inspection on February 14, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

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  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2025.

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  20. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 15, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2024.

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  21. Fine

    January 15, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $14,576 on January 15, 2025.

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  22. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

  23. 9 citations

    Health inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2024.

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  24. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.

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  25. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 31, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

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  26. Fine

    July 31, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $8,985 on July 31, 2024.

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  27. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  28. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  29. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2024.

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  30. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  31. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  32. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 27, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0687. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.

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  33. 9 citations

    Health inspection on October 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0638. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

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  34. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

    • Citation K0344. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.

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  35. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 15, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Avantara Joliet last inspected?

CMS lists December 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avantara Joliet have?

CMS lists 39 health citations since October 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avantara Joliet been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $33,535 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Avantara Joliet?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Avantara Joliet a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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