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HomeIllinoisLittle Sisters of the Poor

Little Sisters of the Poor

2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 606147739359600WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(457 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
76
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $9,272

How Little Sisters of the Poor 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
5/5
IL average
2.6/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IL average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IL average
2.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.30 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.96 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
31.5%
IL average
44.4%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.30 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.96 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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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Little Sisters of the Poor is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois with 76 certified beds. It has been operating since 2018. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
44.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2018
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
59.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

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 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 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: Feb 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: Jan 6, 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: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 6, 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: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$9,272
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 7, 2025
$9,272
Payment DenialMar 7, 2025
5 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.81 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.30 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.5%
RN Turnover
30.8%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MCCANLESS, CLAIRE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%May 29, 2014
MCCANLESS, CLAIREW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
DONNELLY, ANNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
MARTIN, CAROLYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
MCCANLESS, CLAIRECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 29, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Little Sisters of the Poor and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Little Sisters of the Poor
Chicago, ILCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $9,272
Avantara Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL528 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $202,448
Landmark of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Nursin
Chicago, IL4,752 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $116,630
Warren Barr Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $117,488
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr
Chicago, IL1.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing
Chicago, IL1.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Center Home Hispanic Elderly
Chicago, IL2.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $428,860
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Little Sisters of the Poor
Chicago, IL · Current facility
—5/54/55/5$9,272
Avantara Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
528 ft2/52/52/5$202,448
Landmark of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Nursin
Chicago, IL
4,752 ft1/51/51/5$116,630
Warren Barr Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
1.1 mi3/53/52/5$117,488
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr
Chicago, IL
1.3 mi3/53/52/5$8,512
Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing
Chicago, IL
1.5 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
Center Home Hispanic Elderly
Chicago, IL
2.2 mi1/51/51/5$428,860

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 Little Sisters of the Poor?▾
Little Sisters of the Poor has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Little Sisters of the Poor 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). Little Sisters of the Poor participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Little Sisters of the Poor had any health inspection violations?▾
Little Sisters of the Poor had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $9,272.
What are the staffing levels at Little Sisters of the Poor?▾
Little Sisters of the Poor provides 4.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 2.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.5%.
How many beds does Little Sisters of the Poor have?▾
Little Sisters of the Poor has 76 certified beds with an average of 44.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 59% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Little Sisters of the Poor chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Little Sisters of the Poor?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 6 in Chicago. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Little Sisters of the Poor?▾
On Google Maps, Little Sisters of the Poor has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 457 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Little Sisters of the Poor

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