Avantara Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145607) · 184 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $22,645 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (708) 361-6990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara Palos Heights has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Avantara Palos Heights reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
Avantara Palos Heights has 2 federal fines on record totaling $22,645.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Avantara Palos Heights is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since March 1989, operates 184 certified beds, and reports an average daily census of 155.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avantara Palos Heights holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 out of 5, Quality Measures 3 out of 5, and Staffing 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $22,645.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility.
Avantara Palos Heights is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the last 12 months. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation listed in the provided data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara Palos Heights has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 52.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,645.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avantara Palos Heights has 184 certified beds with an average daily census of 155.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 15, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively, combining into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 7083616990 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 7083616990 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145607?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.