Nursing Home

Symphony Lincoln Park

Nursing Home

Symphony Lincoln Park

1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 View map
Overview of Symphony Lincoln Park

Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park is an elegant senior living facility that provides an affordable lifestyle. A personalized care service is provided for residents of independent and assisted living to allow an enriching experience at the Symphony Residences. They pride themselves as a warm and welcoming environment making residents feel safe and comfortable. Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park promotes a simplified life balanced with an enriching lifestyle; from the moment you step into the grounds, you will feel like you truly belong and have just discovered your new home. You’ll immediately notice the serene yet professional environment that the community holds. Symphony Residences ensures a resort-like hospitality experience by providing only the utmost comfort and security.

Life at Symphony Residences boasts an affordable senior living with renowned amenities and services; such as their five-star dining with an executive chef. Private apartments with the options of choosing from studio and one or two-bedroom apartments inclusive of housekeeping and laundry services. Other community amenities included are: salon and barbershop, library, outdoor patio, and spa– all included to provide quality service. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Illinois average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Illinois average: 2.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 48m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 6m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 248

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 76.6%
Residents per day (avg) 222
Occupancy rate
76.6%
Residents per day (avg)
222

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 32 - 33 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$18.3M
Operating loss
-$1.9M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$18,264,663.00
Operating loss
$-1,939,928.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.1M
44.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.1M
Total costs $20.2M

Types of Care at Symphony Lincoln Park

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Respite Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 17

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 65
Citations per inspection
3.82

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

32 of 65 citations resulted from standard inspections; 32 of 65 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 65 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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 6
67% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info Illinois average: 0.7

6 serious citations More info Illinois average: 3.6

59 moderate citations More info Illinois average: 32

0 minor citations More info Illinois average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 07, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

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Places of interest near Symphony Lincoln Park

Address 5.1 miles from city center — 1.45 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)

Address 1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

609
Total Staff
178
Employees
431
Contractors
78,302
Total Hours (Quarter)
116
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1118.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse859.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant3647 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
564 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
9 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
19.7%
of total hours from contractors
15,433 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 269 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Registered Nurse: 87 Licensed Practical Nurse: 53 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9526936437,56391100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse32538513,97791100%9.3
Registered Nurse248711113,10191100%8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff8083,11391100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,50191100%6
Dental Services Staff5051,7578998%5.7
RN Director of Nursing4041,2199099%5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0551,0197481%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0227535459%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0775846268%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0665177178%6.2
Administrator1015048998%5.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014968897%5.6
Nurse Practitioner1014618189%5.7
Dietitian1014488189%5.5
Qualified Social Worker0222895055%5.8

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
209 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (5.7%)
Medicaid
149 residents (71.3%)
Private pay or other
48 residents (23%)
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. 7.8
20% better 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. 9.7
48% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.3%
60% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.7%
25% better 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 9.1%
58% better 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 2.9%
14% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.1%
35% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
31% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.9%
36% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 98.8%
105% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.3%
15% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
7% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
6% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.5%
5% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
38% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 73.3%
16% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

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 $139K
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 3
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $139K
Illinois average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 23, 2025
$84K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 19, 2024
$43K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 3, 2023
$12K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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