1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Paul House and Health Care Center is located in the charming Irving Park area on the northside of Chicago. This healthcare center has been providing top-quality services for over a century to those in need. Their range of services includes post-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The staff at Paul House and Health Care Center work in harmony to ensure that the residents receive the utmost care and attention.
The atmosphere at this healthcare center is active and lively, with social groups and a pleasant environment. They have a steady flow of competitive volunteers and provide 24-hour assistance to their residents. Moreover, this home boasts exceptional housekeeping, amazing cuisine, good communication among the team, and studio to one-bedroom apartments. They provide monthly outings, an on-site salon, activity spaces, library, and restaurant-style meals. It is amazing how they encourage the freedom of its residents to follow their interests and passions. No wonder why they have stood the test of time and continue to be a cherished institution in one of the largest cities in the US.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 102nd out of 166 homes in Illinois for nurse hours. 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.
| 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.
| 30m per day | ▼ 31% 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.
| 1h 2m per day | ▲ 63% 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.
| 2h 28m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 40m per day | ▲ 19% 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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 30m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
94% more staff per resident than Illinois average
16% better than Illinois average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
43 total: 8 full-time employees and 35 contractors.
43
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
91 total: 21 full-time employees and 70 contractors.
91
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
149 total: 48 full-time employees and 101 contractors.
149
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8,047 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 101 | 149 | 21,194 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 70 | 91 | 8,734 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 35 | 43 | 3,821 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,728 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 702 | 77 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 540 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 511 | 72 | 78% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 426 | 66 | 72% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 405 | 63 | 68% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 353 | 67 | 73% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 331 | 58 | 63% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 131 | 27 | 29% | 4.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 66 | 72% | 0.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 7% | 6.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
52% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
66% fewer fines than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2 
89% more payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 5, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 3, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 3, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
40% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.3
9% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.0%
36% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.5%
33% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.3%
29% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
63% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.9%
49% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
21% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
13.2%
102% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
98.6%
105% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.1%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
10% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.4%
12% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.78
36% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.66
63% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.1%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
34% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
57.4%
9% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.7%
48% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.7%
5% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.0%
8% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.5%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
91Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Paul House and Healthcare Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #156 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 166 homes in Illinois for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #159 / 166Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 166 homes in Illinois for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois facilities typically land around 53–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Paul House and Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.37 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | NH AL IL MC SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
85
Rank
#330 / 419 | - | - | 4.57
Facility
4.57
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#24 / 166 | -8% | +47% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 167 | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#24 / 167 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#116 / 167 | - | 22 | - |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#392 / 648 | Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas West Midwest Community Inc | $10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#101 / 166 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#119 / 166 | 49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#114 / 166 | 146174 | ||||
| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | NH AL IL RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
85
Rank
#204 / 419 |
81.9%
Facility
81.9%
IL AVG
73
Rank
#63 / 157 | +12% | 5.56
Facility
5.56
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#8 / 166 | +44% | +79% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 167 | 21
Facility
21
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#44 / 167 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#150 / 167 | 1 | 59 | A+ |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
51
Rank
#28 / 648 | Marvin Rubin | $9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#82 / 166 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#78 / 166 | 75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#67 / 166 | 146009 | ||||
| The Clare | NH AL IL MC SNF | Chicago (Rush & Division) | 49
Facility
49
IL AVG
85
Rank
#294 / 419 |
92.2%
Facility
92.2%
IL AVG
73
Rank
#23 / 157 | +26% | 3.69
Facility
3.69
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#49 / 166 | +61% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 167 | 13
Facility
13
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#19 / 167 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#28 / 167 | 1 | 45 | A+ |
100
Facility
100
IL AVG
51
Rank
#1 / 648 | County Of Fulton | $4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#159 / 166 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#157 / 166 | 81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#14 / 166 | 146151 | ||||
| Asbury Gardens | NH HOS MC PC SNF | North Aurora (Airport Road) | 75
Facility
75
IL AVG
85
Rank
#193 / 419 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
IL AVG
73
Rank
#78 / 157 | +5% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#42 / 166 | +6% | +29% | $6.4k
Facility
$6.4k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#69 / 167 | 21
Facility
21
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#44 / 167 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#81 / 167 | - | 57 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
IL AVG
51
Rank
#434 / 648 | Abraham Diamond | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#145 / 166 | $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#136 / 166 | 56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#32 / 166 | 146170 | ||||
| Paul House and Healthcare Center | NH AL HOS MC PC RC SNF | Chicago (Irving Park) | 110
Facility
110
IL AVG
85
Rank
#97 / 419 |
84.6%
Facility
84.6%
IL AVG
73
Rank
#54 / 157 | +16% | 2.70
Facility
2.70
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#102 / 166 | -5% | -13% | $128.2k
Facility
$128.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#130 / 167 | 61
Facility
61
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#143 / 167 | 6.1
Facility
6.1
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#161 / 167 | 4 | 93 | - |
78
Facility
78
IL AVG
51
Rank
#115 / 648 | Jacob Mermelstein | $12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#109 / 166 | $3.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$3.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#156 / 166 | 29.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
29.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#159 / 166 | 145767 |
Paul House and Healthcare Center is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Paul House and Healthcare Center is in the Irving Park neighborhood.
Paul House and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Paul House and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 89.5%.
No, Paul House and Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.
Paul House and Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 19 photos of Paul House and Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Paul House and Healthcare Center is located at 3800 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618.
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