nursing home in Chicago, IL

Waterford Care Center, the

7445 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626 · (773) 338-3300

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Waterford Care Center, the at a glance

Waterford Care Center, the is a 141-bed for-profit nursing home in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Illinois average of 2.5.

Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 23, 2026) found 13 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 25.3% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
141
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Citadel Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
October 20, 1989
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Cook County
CMS Certification Number
145659

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.1 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.5 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility2.96 hrsIllinois average3.45 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.96 hrs3.45 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.58 hrs0.72 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.94 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.66 hrs3.07 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)25.3%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)15.8%41.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility13Illinois average12U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)13129Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)153Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)9214380.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0Illinois average2U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)021Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$111,013$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)031Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds141128107
Average residents per day1349586
Occupancy95.1%75%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.2%Illinois average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.2%3.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.1%4.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)58.6%21.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.9%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)2.9%13.4%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)1.1%14.3%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.2%6.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)65.6%54.2%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)15.5%18.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)4.3%20.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.3%91.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.6%90.3%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility6.9%Illinois average2.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.9%2.2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)88.2%63.1%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)79%69.7%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 41 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 6, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
January 23, 2026
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 3, 2026
May 23, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 23, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
April 11, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2025
March 24, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
March 24, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
December 20, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 24, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 24, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 27, 2024
December 20, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 27, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2024
January 12, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2024
October 13, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
October 13, 2023
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 29, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 6, 2023
September 29, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 6, 2023
September 13, 2023
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 22, 2023
September 13, 2023
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 22, 2023
September 13, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 22, 2023
September 13, 2023
Complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 22, 2023
September 13, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 22, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ARI SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 2016
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest15%11/09/2016
CHAIM YITZCHAK SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 2016
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest15%11/09/2016
DONOHUE, KATHLEEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
ROBIN, JASON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/04/2025
GRAF, MARCELLA
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
GROSS, SHOSHANA
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
KOHEN, YAKOV
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
PROCTOR, KATHERINE
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
STERN, RAPHAELA
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
TELLER, ILANA
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
AARON, JONATHAN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
AARON, JONATHAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
DONOHUE, KATHLEEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
GRAF, MARCELLA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
ROBIN, JASON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/04/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterford Care Center, the's rating?

Waterford Care Center, the has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.

How many inspection citations did Waterford Care Center, the receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 13 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Waterford Care Center, the accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Waterford Care Center, the?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Citadel Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Waterford Care Center, the and how do I contact it?

Waterford Care Center, the is at 7445 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626. Phone: (773) 338-3300.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.