Atrium Health Care Center
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145479) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $163,637 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (773) 973-4780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Atrium Health Care Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Atrium Health Care Center reports 2.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a 25.3% nursing staff turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $163,637.00 and 2 payment denials for Atrium Health Care Center. This facility also carries CMS's abuse warning icon, so families should review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Atrium Health Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1983. The facility has 160 certified beds with an average of 150 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Atrium Health Care Center holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its Health Inspection rating is 2 stars, its Quality Measures rating is 4 stars, and its Staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.54 per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $163,637.00, along with 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Atrium Health Care Center. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this flag.
Atrium Health Care Center is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Atrium Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, with a 25.3% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $163,637.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 160 certified beds and an average of 150 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (1 star here), Health Inspection (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (773) 973-4780 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (773) 973-4780 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145479?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.