nursing home in Des Plaines, IL

Ascension Nazarethville Place

300 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · (847) 297-5900

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

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

Ascension Nazarethville Place at a glance

Ascension Nazarethville Place is a 68-bed non-profit nursing home in Des Plaines, Illinois (Cook County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2024) found 4 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

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

Nursing staff turnover is 38.2% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Church Related
Beds
68
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Ascension Living
Medicare-certified since
December 15, 2015
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Cook County
CMS Certification Number
146180

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.5 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.5 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility4.07 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)4.07 hrs3.45 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.27 hrs0.72 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.56 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.51 hrs3.07 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)38.2%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.1%41.8%42.9%Average

Inspections

This facility4Illinois 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)4129Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)353Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1214380.6Better

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 beds68128107
Average residents per day529586
Occupancy75.7%75%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2%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)2%3.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)5.5%21.7%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1%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)17.1%13.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)20.6%14.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.7%6.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)48.2%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)10.8%18.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)8.9%20.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.2%91.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)78.4%90.3%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0%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)0%2.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)12.5%63.1%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)19.7%69.7%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 19 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 31, 2025
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 7, 2026
December 31, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 7, 2026
September 2, 2025
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 September 8, 2025
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 18, 2024
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 18, 2024
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 18, 2024
September 5, 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 September 18, 2024
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2024
September 5, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 23, 2024
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 23, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 15, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 23, 2023
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 9, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 9, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 2, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 2, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 9, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 2, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 9, 2022
November 17, 2022
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 9, 2022
November 17, 2022
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 December 13, 2022

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
PRESENCE SENIOR SERVICES CHICAGOLAND
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/2012
PRESENCE CHICAGO HOSPITALS NETWORK
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%01/01/2012
BLAKE, JEAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
DOWD, NANCY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
HAGEN, JAMES
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
JONES, LUCIA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
KWIATKOWSKI, THERESA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
LARSON, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
MASON, MARIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
MILLER, SALLIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
NICHOLS, PHYLLIS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
PANKAU, LAWRENCE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
PHILLIPPE, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
SMITH, THOMAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2014
HUGAR, JOSEPH
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/02/2014
HUGAR, JOSEPH
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE10/06/2015

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ascension Nazarethville Place's rating?

Ascension Nazarethville Place has 5 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 Ascension Nazarethville Place receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Ascension Nazarethville Place 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 Ascension Nazarethville Place?

It is non profit - church related and part of Ascension Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Ascension Nazarethville Place and how do I contact it?

Ascension Nazarethville Place is at 300 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Phone: (847) 297-5900.

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.