Nursing Home

Warren Barr Gold Coast

Nursing Home

Warren Barr Gold Coast

66 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610 View map
Overview of Warren Barr Gold Coast

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast is an unmatched superior care that awaits to be discovered– Warren Barr sits in a luxurious setting that radiates a kind of grandeur rarely found in a rehabilitation center. As Chicago’s most opulent nursing home that provides an incomparable level of care, expect quality service and care by only the best team of dedicated professionals; people all over the state have flocked to Chi-town because they know that the sophisticated five-star hotel-like community is respectable, constant, and trustworthy. Warren Bar Gold Coast is the home where luxury and comfort are balanced in an exquisite location.

Warren Barr communities have built their trusted reputation on the wonderful customer service that has earned the respect of many families and seniors in the city. The areas of excellence are found in specialized services such as post-acute rehabilitative care, short-term rehab, cardiac care, and asthma care. Of course, state-of-the-art amenities are found in every corner of the building; some include physical therapy equipment, a team of 45 full-time therapists on staff, and board-certified geriatric physicians. 

(312) 705-5100

Managed by Kate

administrator

Kate serves as the administrator at Warren Barr Gold Coast, known for her attentiveness and warm care. She actively supports residents by ensuring their needs are met, including personally assisting with daily comforts. Her dedication to creating a positive and supportive environment helps residents feel at home and well cared for throughout their recovery journey.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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 58m per day

This home provides 4% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 6m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 10m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 271

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 71.3%
Residents per day (avg) 207
Occupancy rate
71.3%
Residents per day (avg)
207

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$53.0M
Operating loss
-$2.5M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$53,003,767.00
Operating loss
$-2,471,264.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.6M
22% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$43.8M
Total costs $55.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 100 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Additional licensing details

Certifications: Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care, Accreditation for Nursing Care from The Joint Commission
Accreditations: Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care, Accreditation for Nursing Care from The Joint Commission
Awards: Best Nursing Home 2024

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Post-Transplant Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Peritoneal Dialysis, LVAD Management & Inotropes, Pulmonary Care, Specialized Wound Care

Types of Care at Warren Barr Gold Coast

Skilled Nursing
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 17

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 46
Citations per inspection
2.71

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

18 of 46 citations resulted from standard inspections; 24 of 46 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 46 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 3
17% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info Illinois average: 0.7

3 serious citations More info Illinois average: 3.6

43 moderate citations More info Illinois average: 32

0 minor citations More info Illinois average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

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MC

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Places of interest near Warren Barr Gold Coast

Address 1.6 miles from city center — 0.5 miles to nearest hospital (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago)

Address 66 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

614
Total Staff
204
Employees
410
Contractors
84,669
Total Hours (Quarter)
130
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 110 8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 64 8.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 391 6.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
567 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
11 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
25.8%
of total hours from contractors
21,862 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 276 Registered Nurse: 69 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 41 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 115 276 391 41,625 91 100% 6.9
Registered Nurse 41 69 110 15,395 91 100% 8
Licensed Practical Nurse 23 41 64 10,274 91 100% 8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist 10 0 10 4,611 91 100% 6.2
Dental Services Staff 5 0 5 2,280 90 99% 5.6
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,798 91 100% 7.3
Speech Language Pathologist 0 6 6 1,564 45 49% 7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 5 5 1,335 54 59% 7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 5 5 1,306 59 65% 6.9
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 878 45 49% 7.4
Physical Therapy Aide 0 4 4 756 50 55% 8
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 598 85 93% 5.8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 504 89 98% 5.7
Dietitian 1 0 1 488 87 96% 5.6
Administrator 1 0 1 464 82 90% 5.7
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 464 80 88% 5.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 0 1 1 330 42 46% 7.9

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
191 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
56 residents (29.3%)
Medicaid
111 residents (58.1%)
Private pay or other
24 residents (12.6%)

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. 9.7
In line with 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. 18.2
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Illinois avg: 3.6 Info 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 Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.9%
29% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.0%
19% 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 28.8%
33% worse 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 1.3%
61% 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 10.2%
93% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
48% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.2%
71% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 98.7%
105% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
84% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.0%
19% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 73.7%
20% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.52
26% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.20
47% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Average Illinois avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.7%
33% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
25% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 32.0%
49% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.9%
10% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.9%
22% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.7%
16% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 58.7%
9% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 55.6%
10% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 50.6%

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 $27K
81% lower than Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 2
33% fewer fines than 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. 1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $27K
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. Feb 24, 2025
$7K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 20, 2023
$20K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 20, 2023
77 days

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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