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Avantara Park Ridge

1601 North Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Avantara Park Ridge is a nursing home in Park Ridge, 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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(847) 825-5531
Last standard health inspection
July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
154
Residents per day, on average
136.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Avantara Park Ridge, LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (12 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. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 16, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2026.

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  2. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 July 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 3 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 July 24, 2026.

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

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  3. Fine

    July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)

    CMS fine of $22,125 on July 16, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

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  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • 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.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 16, 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 September 27, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2022.

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  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 2, 2023 from $37,715 to $24,515.

  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 May 8, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 May 8, 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 May 8, 2024.

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  14. 10 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

    • Citation K0133. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0133 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 May 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

    • 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 May 16, 2024.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0362 2 times since 2022.

    • 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 May 16, 2024.

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

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2022.

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  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 15, 2022 from $59,670 to $38,786.

  16. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 18, 2023 from $36,300 to $23,595.

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 2, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    212 of 664 Illinois homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • 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 November 17, 2023.

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  18. Fine

    November 2, 2023 (3 years ago)

    CMS fine of $24,515 on November 2, 2023.

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  19. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 15, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    33 of 664 Illinois homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

    • 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 January 20, 2023.

    • 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 December 30, 2022.

    • 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 30, 2022.

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  20. 12 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 15, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • 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 January 16, 2023.

    • 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 16, 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.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      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 Park Ridge last inspected?

CMS lists July 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avantara Park Ridge have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since December 15, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avantara Park Ridge been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $46,640 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Avantara Park Ridge?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Avantara Park Ridge a Special Focus Facility?

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

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