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HomeIllinoisAvantara Palos Heights

Avantara Palos Heights

7850 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 604637083616990WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(187 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
184
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $22,645

How Avantara Palos Heights Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IL average
2.6/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IL average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IL average
2.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.69 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.90 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
52.3%
IL average
44.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.69 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.90 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Cook County 65+
793,931
15.2% of county
County Population
5,225,367
Cook County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Avantara Palos Heights is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palos Heights, Illinois with 184 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
184
Avg Residents/Day
155.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 15, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
136.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (42)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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 drugs.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 12 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$22,645
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineOct 9, 2024
$10,207
FineJul 3, 2025
$12,438
Payment DenialOct 9, 2024
14 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.69 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.3%
RN Turnover
52.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/085% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization60%Feb 1, 2023
PERKOVIC, VALERIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
SHABAT, MENACHEMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Avantara Palos Heights and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Avantara Palos Heights
Palos Heights, ILCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $22,645
Harmony Palos
Palos Heights, IL528 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $25,874
Nexus at Palos
Palos Hills, IL1.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $431,708
Chicago Ridge SNF
Chicago Ridge, IL1.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $883,180
Elevate Care Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL2.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $57,370
Avantara Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge, IL2.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $137,658
Hickory Vlg Nrsg & Rhb
Hickory Hills, IL3.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $350,672
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Avantara Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$22,645
Harmony Palos
Palos Heights, IL
528 ft2/53/51/5$25,874
Nexus at Palos
Palos Hills, IL
1.9 mi1/51/51/5$431,708
Chicago Ridge SNF
Chicago Ridge, IL
1.9 mi1/51/51/5$883,180
Elevate Care Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL
2.0 mi2/52/52/5$57,370
Avantara Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge, IL
2.5 mi4/53/52/5$137,658
Hickory Vlg Nrsg & Rhb
Hickory Hills, IL
3.3 mi3/53/52/5$350,672

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Avantara Palos Heights?▾
Avantara Palos Heights has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Avantara Palos Heights cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Avantara Palos Heights participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Avantara Palos Heights had any health inspection violations?▾
Avantara Palos Heights had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $22,645.
What are the staffing levels at Avantara Palos Heights?▾
Avantara Palos Heights provides 3.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.3%.
How many beds does Avantara Palos Heights have?▾
Avantara Palos Heights has 184 certified beds with an average of 155.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Avantara Palos Heights?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 2 in Palos Heights. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Avantara Palos Heights?▾
On Google Maps, Avantara Palos Heights has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 187 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Legacy Healthcare

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