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HomeIllinoisBirchwood Plaza

Birchwood Plaza

1426 West Birchwood, Chicago, IL 606267732744405
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
200
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 200 certified beds with an average of 147.8 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Apr 3, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 2.91 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 28.2%

• Part of the Marquis Health Services chain (80 facilities)

Birchwood Plaza is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois with 200 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored above average compared to Illinois facilities.

Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
147.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
50.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 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: Apr 3, 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: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Apr 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: Dec 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 26, 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: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jun 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.01 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.91 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.2%
RN Turnover
19.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KOHN 2020 DESCENDANTS' TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization49%Dec 31, 2020
KOHN 2020 FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization49%Dec 31, 2020
KOHN, CHARLOTTEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2020
PEDDINGHAUS, WOLFOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
KOHN, CHARLOTTECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Plaza?▾
Birchwood Plaza has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Birchwood Plaza had any health inspection violations?▾
Birchwood Plaza had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Birchwood Plaza?▾
Birchwood Plaza provides 2.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.20 LPN hours, and 2.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.2%.
How many beds does Birchwood Plaza have?▾
Birchwood Plaza has 200 certified beds with an average of 147.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Birchwood Plaza?▾
Yes, there are 76 other nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois with an average rating of 2.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Chicago nursing homes page.

Part of Marquis Health Services

This chain operates 80 facilities. View all →