Total staff
77
Employees
56
Contractors
21
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Nursing Home, Care Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Hospice Care · Cook County, 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.
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Nursing Home, Care Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Hospice Care · Cook County, 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.
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 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 17th 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.
5h 7m per day
Rank #17 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th 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
+65%
Standout metric
Nurse Aide is +41% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | 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 |
Types of Care at Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
Care Home
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
58.3%
Rank #136 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th 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.
Occupancy rate
58.3%
Rank #136 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th 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.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #7 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th 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.
About this community
Specific ProgramsNews, Prayer Request, Meet Jeanne Jugan, Mission, Our Vocation, Become A Little Sister
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.79:1
6% worse than Illinois average
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,283
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
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 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.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
36
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 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
10.5%
2,238 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8
Registered Nurse: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 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 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 12,166 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 4 | 15 | 2,991 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2,362 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 948 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 60 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 52 | 57% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 341 | 43 | 47% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 37 | 40% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 237 | 48 | 52% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 17 | 18% | 2.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 10% | 3.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2% | 1.5 |
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
57%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
47%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
40%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
52%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
18%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
10%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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 Rank #76 / 168Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Illinois average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 168 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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
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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
What neighborhood is Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home in?
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home in a walkable area?
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the address of Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home?
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home is located at 2325 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.
What is the phone number of Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home?
(773) 935-9600 will put you in contact with the team at Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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