Total health inspections
4
Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Care Home in Cook County
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.
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Care Home in Cook County
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.
Tucked away in the peaceful area of Chicago, IL, St. Mary’s Home is a safe retreat for those who need assisted living. It features a team of highly qualified caregivers who care for residents who need extra support with their daily routines, such as personal hygiene and medication management. As a community established for over 140 years, St. Mary’s Home ensures everyone is treated with the best care practices that liberate them.
With a wide array of daily activities curated based on residents’ interests, there’s always something enriching to do. Residents’ meals are carefully prepared to satisfy their unique preferences and dietary needs. Here, everyone is given an equal chance to live their golden years without the responsibility of tiring chores.
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 17th out of 122 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 17th out of 122 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.
5h 7m per day
Rank #17 / 122Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 122 homes in Illinois.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 122 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Illinois avg
+65%
Standout metric
Nurse Aide is +41% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 59m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 33m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 0m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 52m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▲ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 40m per day | ▲ 18% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
58.3%
Rank #98 / 122Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 122 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Occupancy rate
58.3%
Rank #98 / 122Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 122 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #6 / 94Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 94 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Specific ProgramsDonate, Get Involved, Admissions, Employment, News, Prayer Request, Meet Jeanne Jugan, Mission, Our Vocation, Become A Little Sister, Contact Us
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Types of Care at Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Care Home
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Hospice Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
21
Rank #34 / 121Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 121 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Illinois state average, with a ranking across all 121 IL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Illinois average 36.8
Citations per inspection
5.25
Rank #108 / 121Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 121 homes in Illinois.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Illinois mean across 121 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
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
0
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
72% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.6
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 01, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 07, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 07, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Financial Assistance for
Care Home in Illinois
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
79
Employees
56
Contractors
23
Staff to resident ratio
1.84:1
0% compared with Illinois averageIllinois average ratio: 1.90:1
Avg staff/day
31
Average shift
7.5 hours
0% compared with Illinois averageIllinois average: 7.6 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,123
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
20
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
9.5%
2,016 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9
Licensed Practical Nurse: 7
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 2 | 33 | 12,628 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 9 | 20 | 2,578 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2,343 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 734 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 62 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 58 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 239 | 48 | 53% | 5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 223 | 32 | 35% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 18 | 20% | 2.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 7% | 3.4 |
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
68%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
48%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
53%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
35%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
20%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
7%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
43
Medicaid
42
97.7% of residents
Private pay or other
1
2.3% 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.
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.
8.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
14% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
20% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
27% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
42% better 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
22.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.6%
5% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.8%
42% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
19% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
67% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
37% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
28.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
28.2%
41% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.9%
91% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.5%
5% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.01
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.01
51% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.66
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.66
71% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.0%
27% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$14K
90% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
Number of fines
1
66% fewer fines than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$14K
Illinois average
$143K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2025
$14K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 7, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 7, 2025
5 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
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