EXTENDED CARE CLINICAL

Nurse hours

3.26 /day

Staff turnover

40%

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Prairie Manor runs 148 beds in Chicago Heights under for-profit LLC ownership, and the numbers pull in two directions. The health inspection record is strong, 30 deficiencies total, but only 5 at harm or jeopardy level and 3 abuse-related as of the July 2024 survey. Where it thins out is daily care: 3.26 nurse hours per resident day sits about 15% under the national 3.86, and weekends drop roughly 11% below the home's own weekday staffing. Turnover at 39.7% actually beats the national 45.8%, so the people who stay tend to stay. Ask what a Tuesday afternoon actually looks like on the unit your family member would live on.

Nurse hours

3.04 /day

Staff turnover

35%

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St. James Wellness Rehab Villas runs on 3.04 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a fifth below the national average, and weekends dip another 11% under its own weekday levels. That thin coverage is the main reason its staffing rating sits at the bottom of the federal scale, even though turnover at 34.8% is better than the 45.8% national figure. The 35 deficiencies on record include none flagged for harm or abuse, and the last inspection was recent, in December 2024. It's a for-profit limited liability company with 110 beds, and the quality and inspection scores land mid-range.

Nurse hours

3.33 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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Lakewood runs lean on nursing hours, 3.33 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends get thinner still, dropping roughly 12% below its own weekday coverage. That staffing pattern sits behind a two-star CMS staffing rating, and the inspection record is heavier than most: 35 deficiencies, three of them serious enough to put residents at risk of harm, plus a single $84,925 fine. Staff turnover at 38.7% is actually better than the national 45.8%, so retention isn't the weak spot here. The five-star quality measure score reflects reported clinical metrics, but it's worth asking how those numbers hold up when the floor is short-staffed.

Nurse hours

2.80 /day

Staff turnover

46%

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The numbers here pull in two directions. On the care side, Lemont Nursing & Rehab scores well, a 4 out of 5 on health inspections with its most recent visit in January 2026, and a perfect 5 on quality measures. Where it falls apart is staffing: 2.80 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 27% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends run about 9% thinner than weekdays. That staffing shortfall is the main reason the home lands at a C despite the strong inspection and quality scores. Turnover sits at 45.5%, essentially matching the national rate, so retention isn't the outlier, raw hours per resident are. The 38 deficiencies on record, one at harm level, add weight.

Nurse hours

2.95 /day

Staff turnover

49%

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Beecher Manor runs 128 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 2.95 hours per resident day, roughly a quarter below the national average of 3.86. That thin coverage thins further on weekends, which run about 11% below the home's own weekday level, and annual turnover of 48.5% tops the national 45.8%. Its current record carries 38 deficiencies, including two at harm or jeopardy level and four tied to abuse, plus one fine of $15,935; the last inspection was August 30, 2024. CMS rates the staffing domain 1 out of 5 while quality measures score 4, a split worth asking about directly.

Nurse hours

2.58 /day

Staff turnover

42%

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Nurse staffing at Countryside runs about 2.58 hours per resident day, roughly a third below the national average of 3.86, and it thins out further on weekends, which tells you the weakest coverage lands when families are most likely to visit. The inspection record is heavy: 53 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and nine tied to abuse. Staff turnover of 42.3% is slightly better than the national figure, so the problem looks more like too few hands than constant churn. This individually owned, 197-bed home draws a 1 out of 5 on CMS's staffing rating, and with its last inspection in July 2025, ask directly what has changed since.

Nurse hours

3.05 /day

Staff turnover

44%

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South Shore Rehabilitation runs 248 beds on Chicago's far southeast side, and the staffing numbers are where I'd start. At 3.05 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 21% under the national average, and weekends drop roughly 12% below its own weekday levels, so coverage thins out exactly when families tend to visit. Turnover at 44.2% is close to the national figure, so that's not the outlier here. What stands out is the inspection record: 55 deficiencies, six at harm or jeopardy level, two tied to abuse, and five fines totaling $478,448. The most recent inspection was August 2025. For-profit, limited liability ownership. Ask about weekend coverage and the plan of correction before you decide.

Nurse hours

3.21 /day

Staff turnover

54%

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Chateau Nrsg & Rehab Center runs 150 certified beds in Willowbrook under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing is the clearest problem: 3.21 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 17% under the national average, with weekends about 11% thinner than weekdays. Turnover sits at 53.8% against a national 45.8%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves within a year, that churn makes consistent care hard. The inspection record backs it up: 35 deficiencies, four at harm or jeopardy level and two abuse-related, plus $27,734 in fines and a last inspection in August 2024. CMS rates staffing 1 of 5 stars. If you're considering this home, ask direct questions about who's on the floor on weekends.

Nurse hours

3.22 /day

Staff turnover

68%

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Renwick Nursing and Rehab runs on 3.22 nursing hours per resident day, roughly 17 percent under the national average, and weekends drop about 12 percent below its own weekday staffing. Turnover sits at 67.7 percent against a national 45.8, so the aides and nurses who remain are likely covering for a constantly changing crew. The current record carries 52 deficiencies, seven of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, two tied to abuse, and six fines totaling $202,040. All three CMS ratings come in at one star, with the last inspection logged in October 2024. For a 120-bed for-profit limited liability company, those numbers describe a home where short staffing, high churn, and repeated citations reinforce each other.