Montgomery Place
Montgomery Place
Montgomery Place is a Senior Living Home in Illinois
Montgomery Place is a Senior Living Home in Illinois
For over thirty years, Montgomery Place is a retirement community and has been one of the best independent living communities in Chicago. Their vision has always been to prioritize each senior’s comfort and safety while they live an enriching life for the residents of independent living and assisted living services. The well-trained staff are encouraged to compassionately care for the residents so there would be an in-depth connection– to build memories, friendships, and experiences. Montgomery Place Retirement Community strives to provide connection within the community while encouraging an enriching quality of life.
Montgomery Place promotes a lifestyle that is stress free. Their list of amenities and services are built into the community so as to practice a vibrant social life; they have designed the features in the community that has reimagined retirement living. Their essential amenities and services included: 24-hour security, wellness programs, transportation, room service, and housekeeping with laundry– as they try to ensure that residents are able to live with easy accessibility. The facility has a lot more to offer that awaits endless possibilities.
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Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
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About this community
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Care Services
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Swimming Pool
Types of Care at Montgomery Place
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
3 visits/inspections
Breakdown by inspection type
- 3 licensing inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
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5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Home Care
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 11.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 11.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 7.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 6,396 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 2,188 | 91 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,010 | 90 | 99% | 11.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 815 | 87 | 96% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 609 | 64 | 70% | 4.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 62 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 62 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 444 | 61 | 67% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 343 | 55 | 60% | 6.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 312 | 39 | 43% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 279 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 3 | 0 | 3 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 63 | 69% | 3.2 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jul 2022 – Aug 2025)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (IL)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Apr 29, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | F | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | F | Nursing Services | F0727 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0640 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Sep 21, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Sep 21, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Sep 21, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Sep 21, 2023 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Sep 21, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Jul 17, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
| Jun 16, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jul 22, 2022 | E | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Resident Census by Payment Source
Programs & Services
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Penalties & 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)
Penalty History
Showing all 4 penalties (Jun 2023 - Feb 2024)
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
- General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
- General: Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IL Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IL Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Community Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits:$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics:High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IL Specifics:Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics:~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics:Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IL Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics:~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IL Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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