Nursing Home

Peterson Park Health Care Center

Nursing Home

Peterson Park Health Care Center

6141 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646 View map
Overview of Peterson Park Health Care Center

Peterson Park Health Care Center is a senior living home that prides itself on offering premier services and novel methods of clinical care. The healthcare professionals at the center are highly experienced and skilled in providing personalized care to each individual resident. The center offers 24-hour security and skilled nursing care, as well as social services and personal assistance with daily needs. They are also equipped to provide tube feedings, wound care, and physical therapy, with nurses who are trained to manage and treat pressure ulcers and wounds. Their critical therapy program includes in-house ultrasound studies of vascular wounds and wound VAC services.

The home boasts stylish dining settings and values family, celebrations, intimate gatherings, and holidays or festivities that make the residents feel at home. The center features spacious rooms and tranquil common areas, making it an ideal place for seniors to recover while being well taken care of. Families can trust that their loved ones are in a home that genuinely cares for them and provides the best possible service for their recovery.

(773) 478-2000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Illinois average: 3.0/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Illinois average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 35m per day

This home provides 35% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 57m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 43m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 196

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 89.1%
Residents per day (avg) 178
Occupancy rate
89.1%
Residents per day (avg)
178

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$27.1M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$27,116,876.00
Operating loss
$-1,064,072.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.9M
29% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.3M
Total costs $28.2M
Years in operation
45 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 145838
Accreditations: Gold Seal of Approval® Certification

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Alice Oshinski, Administrator

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, The Evergreen Unit, Wound Care, Short-Term Respite Stays, Cultural Programming, Concierge, Social Leisure Activities

Types of Care at Peterson Park Health Care Center

Skilled Nursing Hospice Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 12

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 46
Citations per inspection
3.83

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

26 of 46 citations resulted from standard inspections; 18 of 46 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 46 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 2
44% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

1 critical citation More info Illinois average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Illinois average: 3.6

43 moderate citations More info Illinois average: 32

0 minor citations More info Illinois average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 25, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

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Address 10.9 miles from city center — 4.38 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)

Address 6141 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

404
Total Staff
129
Employees
275
Contractors
62,905
Total Hours (Quarter)
93
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse458.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse388.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant2787.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
364 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
9 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
23.4%
of total hours from contractors
14,695 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 16 Registered Nurse: 24 Certified Nursing Assistant: 219 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5921927832,35891100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse22163810,30591100%8.5
Registered Nurse2124456,60791100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff8083,57291100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist8082,62991100%6.5
Dental Services Staff4041,85791100%5.6
RN Director of Nursing3031,13091100%5.1
Dietitian20293691100%5.6
Speech Language Pathologist0447358391%5.8
Administrator10152091100%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015149099%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide0444826571%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0224646369%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224297279%6
Qualified Social Worker0443706066%6

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
171 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (1.2%)
Medicaid
159 residents (93%)
Private pay or other
10 residents (5.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.2
26% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.0
35% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Illinois avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.0%
55% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.9%
24% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.2%
30% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
23% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
34% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
34% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.5%
14% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 96.1%
100% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.2%
20% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
6% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
8% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Illinois avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.6%
21% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
6% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.1%
14% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.7%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.0%
43% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 14.8%
72% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 37.0%
27% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $49K
66% lower than Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 2
33% fewer fines than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $49K
Illinois average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 22, 2023
$13K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 22, 2023
6 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 21, 2023
$36K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.