ElderGrade
C

65.9/100

Average

Buckingham Pavilion

2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

CMS 4/5 stars #50 of 202 in Cook County (773) 973-5333
Certified beds
235
Occupancy
50%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

27.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -2.1 for 23 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 5% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.59 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 5, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Dec 5, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 15, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
STERN, SHELDON Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
STERN, SHELDON Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KAZLOW, LEAH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SLATUS, RITA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STERN, SHELDON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KAZLOW, LEAH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SLATUS, RITA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STERN, SHELDON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STERN, SHELDON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KAZLOW, LEAH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SLATUS, RITA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
STERN, SHELDON Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Buckingham Pavilion

What is the ElderGrade for Buckingham Pavilion? +

Buckingham Pavilion holds an ElderGrade of C (65.9 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Buckingham Pavilion? +

Residents receive an average of 2.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Buckingham Pavilion been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Buckingham Pavilion accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Buckingham Pavilion is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.