Little Sisters Of The Poor
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146185) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,272 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (773) 935-9600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little Sisters Of The Poor in Chicago, IL holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Little Sisters Of The Poor reports total nurse staffing of about 4.30 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.96 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Little Sisters Of The Poor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,272.00, and 1 payment denial. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Little Sisters Of The Poor is a non-profit-corporation-owned nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 2018. The facility maintains 76 certified beds with an average of 44.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.29582 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.96176 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,272.00, along with 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted in the data for this facility.
Little Sisters Of The Poor is part of a chain of the same name, comprising 4 facilities nationally, with a chain average rating of 5.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.30 hours per resident per day, including about 0.96 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,272.00, and 1 payment denial on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 76 certified beds and an average of 44.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Little Sisters Of The Poor chain, which includes 4 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 5.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7739359600 and 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 7739359600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146185?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.