Best Nursing Homes in Park Ridge, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IL
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Avantara Park Ridge
NH
MC
SNF
Park Ridge
154
Facility 154
IL AVG 85
Rank #46 / 418
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #27 / 151
+20%
3.10
Facility 3.10
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #54 / 152
-9%0%
$48.1k
Facility $48.1k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #98 / 153
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #27 / 153
1.9
Facility 1.9
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #8 / 153
6140-
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 52
Rank #154 / 634
Erin Levy
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #32 / 134
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #61 / 134
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #123 / 134
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Park Ridge Healthcare Center
NH
MC
Park Ridge
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 85
Rank #305 / 418
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #19 / 151
+24%
2.98
Facility 2.98
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #56 / 152
-28%-4%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #14 / 153
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #9 / 153
-43-
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 52
Rank #178 / 634
Robert Weisz
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #128 / 134
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #132 / 134
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #64 / 134
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Ascension Living Resurrection Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Park Ridge
298
Facility 298
IL AVG 85
Rank #3 / 418
46.6%
Facility 46.6%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #143 / 151
-39%
2.57
Facility 2.57
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #88 / 152
+21%-17%
$208.7k
Facility $208.7k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #137 / 153
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #118 / 153
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #58 / 153
10139-
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 52
Rank #434 / 634
Daniel Stricker
$11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #71 / 134
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #62 / 134
61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #39 / 134
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Park Ridge.

Avantara Park Ridge

1601 North Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Overview of Avantara Park Ridge

You’ll find Avantara Park Ridge at 1601 North Western Ave in Park Ridge, Illinois, just a stone’s throw or about 1.8 miles from Chicago’s center. With 154 beds, this community supports both long-term nursing and memory care, and it’s earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for both post-acute and nursing services.

Looking at the community, it’s clear this place is set up for short-term rehabilitation. The average resident stays for 63 days, and the 82.9% occupancy shows there’s a steady demand. They have some specific clinical programs, like Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Pulmonary Care, which suggests they’re ready to handle complicated medical needs that a smaller facility might struggle with.

When you look at the care numbers, residents get about 3 hours and 4 minutes of nursing coverage per day, with registered nurses providing 55 minutes of that time directly. The area is fairly accessible, too; with a Walk Score of 70, you or your family members can easily run daily errands nearby. If you’re a resident, there’s an active Resident Council, which gives you a formal way to speak up about policies, activities, or the care you receive.

Administrator Erin Levy leads the team here. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. All in all, Avantara Park Ridge feels designed for people with complex medical needs who need a short stay, but it’s also a solid option for longer-term residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in a stable, convenient suburban spot.

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Overview of Park Ridge Healthcare Center

Park Ridge Healthcare Center is a highly recognized nursing home in Park Ridge, IL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s supportive and welcoming environment also ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and therapies, residents can focus on their recovery and wellness. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care through individualized care plans.

Holiday celebrations, light physical activities, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Set near bus stops, a shopping center, and restaurants, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois, especially with its dedication to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Place

Nestled in the neighborhood of Park Ridge, IL, Ascension Living Resurrection Place is a trusted senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Designed to help its residents regain strength, flexibility and mobility, and their independence, the community offers access to physical, occupational and speech-language therapies. Residents are offered their semi-private or private room with plenty of space for visiting families and friends while fostering a home-like atmosphere.

The community’s care team helps residents to reach their recovery and care goals by collaborating closely with them and their healthcare team in creating personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Delicious meals and vibrant activities, events, and clubs are also available for a complete living experience. Here, residents have the opportunities and tools they need to enjoy their recovery journey and live their lives fully.

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Overview of Harmony Park Ridge

Harmony Park Ridge is a nursing home in Park Ridge, IL, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community also features naturally lit and thoughtfully furnished rooms in a nurturing and welcoming setting, ensuring older adults’ comfort and safety. With well-balanced meals, laundry services, daily housekeeping, and beauty services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and rehabilitation.

Social events, games, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and top-notch rehabilitation equipment also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with friends. Located near parks and bus stops in Park Ridge, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Illinois.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Park Ridge, IL

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Illinois Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Park Ridge, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Park Ridge, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Park Ridge, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.