nursing home in Wheeling, IL
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr
220 N First Street, Wheeling, IL 60090 · (847) 459-8700
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr at a glance
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr is a 188-bed non-profit nursing home in Wheeling, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 16, 2026) found 9 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.3% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 188
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 6, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 146031
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.85 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.50 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.53 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.6% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 12 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 48 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 188 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 160 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.2% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.2% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 19% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 97.7% | 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) | 14.8% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.5% | 20.6% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 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 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 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 February 2, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 18, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 18, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2024 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LALIOS, EFTHIMIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| PAPANOS, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2002 |
| VARNAVAS, DINO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2018 |
| BOUSIS, ELENI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| FRANCIS, PAULA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| HARDUVEL-BOYLE, MARIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2018 |
| KARAHALIOS, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| KOPSAFTIS, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| LALIOS, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| MANIATIS, DENISE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2022 |
| REVELIOTIS, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| ROMAS, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| TZAKIS, THERESA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| GALANIS, TEDDI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2019 |
| KAMPAS, ATHENA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2023 |
| LALIOS, EFTHIMIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| PAPPAS, GEORGETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2022 |
| VARNAVAS, DINO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2018 |
| VERVILOS, MAGDALENA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2020 |
| LALIOS, EFTHIMIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| PAPANOS, NICHOLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2002 |
| VARNAVAS, DINO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Greek American Rehab Care Ctr's rating?
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr has 4 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 Greek American Rehab Care Ctr receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Greek American Rehab Care Ctr 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 Greek American Rehab Care Ctr?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Greek American Rehab Care Ctr and how do I contact it?
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr is at 220 N First Street, Wheeling, IL 60090. Phone: (847) 459-8700.
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.