Total health inspections
5
Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Clare
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chicago, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Clare
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chicago, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Clare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The Clare is a luxury senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services located at 55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, in the Rush and Division neighborhood. Owned and operated by The Clare Partners LLC under CMS Certification Number 146141, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay.
The community maintains a Walk Score of 100, indicating exceptional walkability where daily errands require no car. The Clare is 1.6 miles from Chicago’s city center and offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 774 to 1,387 square feet in a high-rise building. The community does not accept pets.
The Clare provides luxury senior living with apartments, chef-prepared meals in dining venues, and extensive amenities. The facility maintains 24-hour security, on-site concierge services, and a full-time exercise physiologist. Additional services include flexible dining, social activities, on-site healthcare services, housekeeping, beauty services, transportation, exercise programs, wellness programs, and parking. The community serves independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents with staff trained in dementia care protocols.
Occupancy stands at 91.7 percent, representing strong local demand, with an average length of stay of 43 days. Medicare short-term rehabilitation patients constitute 71 percent of new admissions, typically staying 24 days, while private pay residents average seven to eight months.
CMS quality data indicates substantially above-average performance: overall rating 58.7 percent above state average, health inspections 31.6 percent above state average, staffing 20.1 percent above state average, and quality measures 56.7 percent above state average. Nursing staffing averaged 4 hours 18 minutes per resident daily, ranking thirty-eighth among 122 state facilities and nine percent above the state average of 3 hours 57 minutes. No federal penalties have been assessed in the past three years.
The facility reported annual revenue of 37.9 million dollars against an operating loss of 14.6 million dollars, with payroll costs of 15.2 million dollars representing 40 percent of revenue and ranking tenth in state payroll investment.
Families should verify state licensure with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and request copies of state compliance records.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 51st out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 51st out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 41m per day
Rank #51 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 167 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Illinois avg
-7%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 50m per day |
Types of Care at The Clare
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Rank #49 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
472 days
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Rank #49 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
472 days
Walk Score: 100 / 100 Rank #1 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 170 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Rank #20 / 167Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Illinois State average, with a ranking across all 167 IL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Illinois average 36.8
Citations per inspection
2.6
Rank #28 / 167Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Illinois mean across 167 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Illinois average 3.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 135Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 135 homes in Illinois. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Illinois SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
72% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 04, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Apr 04, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 04, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 31, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
70
Employees
41
Contractors
29
Staff to resident ratio
1.56:1
18% worse than Illinois average
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,540
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
7.1%
1,245 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 11
Certified Nursing Assistant: 7
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 7 | 31 | 9,405 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 11 | 16 | 2,041 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2,041 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,118 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 454 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 57 | 62% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 145 | 31 | 34% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 123 | 34 | 37% | 3.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 25 | 27% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 4% | 6.3 |
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
62%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
60%
1 Administrator
% of Days
59%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
58%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
55%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
34%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
37%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
27%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
21.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
21.9
126% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.8
77% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
33.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
33.8%
118% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.4%
82% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.3%
45% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
34% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
19% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
5% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
33.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
33.6%
413% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.8%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.1%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
56.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
56.5%
38% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.1%
16% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
45
Medicare
1
2.2% of residents
Medicaid
34
75.6% of residents
Private pay or other
10
22.2% of residents
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Clare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.4%
↑ 2.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$232
↑ ~$847.8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.6M
↑ ~$143.8K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
↑ 24.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by city and county authorities.
Home revenue
$5.2M
Surplus of revenue
$232
Governmental community
Operated by city and county authorities.
Home revenue
$5.2M Rank #158 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$232
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #153 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #153 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.2M
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 774 - 1183 / 1209 - 1387 / 1709 sq. ft.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Parking Available
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Clare
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to The Clare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.22 miles to nearest hospital (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Clare
What neighborhood is The Clare in?
The Clare is in the Rush & Division neighborhood of Chicago.
Is The Clare in a walkable area?
The Clare has a walk score of 100. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at The Clare?
The Clare's occupancy is 91.7%.
What is the phone number of The Clare?
(312) 784-8100 will put you in contact with the team at The Clare.
Is The Clare Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — The Clare is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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