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Assisted Living Home

Jennings Terrace

Assisted Living Home

Jennings Terrace

275 S Lasalle St, Aurora, IL 60505 View map
Overview of Jennings Terrace

Jennings Terrace is an esteemed senior housing establishment proudly serving the Fox Valley area in Aurora, Illinois, for a remarkable duration of eight years. Jennings Terrace is dedicated to providing affordable and secure housing options tailored to the unique needs of seniors. With a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing and sheltered care, they ensure the utmost comfort and well-being of their residents. From elegantly designed single-room suites to spacious two-room options, residents can choose their preferred accommodations.

For those seeking respite care, Jennings Terrace offers private suites designed to deliver personalized and exceptional experiences. Additionally, they extend their compassionate services to individuals requiring hospice care, creating a supportive environment during challenging times. With on-site access to essential medical services such as x-rays and lab draws, as well as specialized podiatry and optometry offerings, residents receive comprehensive care within the convenience of their community.

(630) 897-6947

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
4/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
2/5
Illinois average: 2.1/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
1/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
2h 56m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 6m 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. 37m per day 44m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 56m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 32m per day 3h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 164

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 51.7%
Residents per day (avg) 49
Occupancy rate
51.7%
Residents per day (avg)
49

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.7M
Surplus of revenue
$1.1M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7,722,206.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,145,467.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
39.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
Total costs $6.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Services, Pricing, Life

Types of Care at Jennings Terrace

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 21

Illinois average 36.8

Citations per inspection
5.25

Illinois average 3.68


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

20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info Illinois average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Illinois average: 3.6

20 moderate citations More info Illinois average: 32

1 minor citation More info Illinois average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Jan 28, 2025
Corrected

Administration minor citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Aurora The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

Jennings Terrace
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aurora
164
51.7%
-
80
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

St. Charles
104
32.7%
A+
66
18
SJV 1 ST. CHARLES OPCO LLC
12
2
5
-
Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Aurora
79
26.6%
-
78
1
PRESENCE LIFE CONNECTIONS
4
1
0
1 bed / 2 bed
Bickford of Aurora
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Aurora
60
-
-
27
-
BICKFORD MASTER II, LLC
2
1
1
-
Alden Gardens of Waterford
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Aurora
60
85.4%
A+
39
18
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

Places of interest near Jennings Terrace

Address 1 mile from the city center — 2.36 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Medical Center - Emergency Department)

Address 275 S Lasalle St, Aurora, IL 60505

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 71
Employees 49
Contractors 22
Staff to resident ratio 1.54:1
19% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average ratio: 1.90:1

Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Illinois average

Illinois average: 7.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 16,746
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10%

1,674 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Medical Director: 1 Dietitian: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant220228,76591100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,01791100%7.9
Registered Nurse7071,96291100%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff5058558391%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0446427582%7.6
Administrator1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Aide0664547380%5.4
Mental Health Service Worker1123966571%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1012606571%4
Medical Director0111956571%3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011443640%4
Dietitian1121366571%2
Physical Therapy Assistant0331203842%3.2
Qualified Social Worker0221132932%3.9
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011651314%5
Occupational Therapy Aide011371011%3.7
Speech Language Pathologist0223589%4.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant20230910%3.3
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 91%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 82%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 71%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 40%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 42%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 32%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 11%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 9%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
46 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (2.2%)
Medicaid
31 residents (67.4%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (30.4%)
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. 15.2
57% worse 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. 29.3
58% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Below 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 30.0%
94% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 34.1%
85% worse 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 23.9%
10% worse 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 3.7%
11% 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 5.7%
8% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
59% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
97% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
23% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
12% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
7% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.75
83% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.36
5% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 73.3%
7% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

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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.

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