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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Ascension Nazarethville Place

300 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · All homes in Des Plaines

Ascension Nazarethville Place, a 68-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Des Plaines, IL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.88
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
5
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146180
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
68
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Sep 5, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.88 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.43 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.15
CNA Hours
2.30
Total Nursing Hours
3.88 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
25.5%
RN Turnover
18.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Ascension Nazarethville Place

Ascension Nazarethville Place operates 68 certified beds in Des Plaines, IL with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 5 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.88 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 1.43 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Ascension Nazarethville Place falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 25.5%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 31, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 31, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 2, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Nov 17, 2022 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 49.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 57.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 12.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Ascension Nazarethville Place?
Ascension Nazarethville Place has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Ascension Nazarethville Place?
Ascension Nazarethville Place reports 3.88 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.43 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 25.5%.
How many beds does Ascension Nazarethville Place have?
Ascension Nazarethville Place has 68 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 300 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Does Ascension Nazarethville Place have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Ascension Nazarethville Place has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Ascension Nazarethville Place received any fines or penalties?
No, Ascension Nazarethville Place has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Ascension Nazarethville Place?
Ascension Nazarethville Place is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Ascension Nazarethville Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Ascension Nazarethville Place was on Sep 5, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Ascension Nazarethville Place?
Ascension Nazarethville Place is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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