BIRCHWOOD PLAZA
1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · CCN 145532
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 200
- Avg residents/day
- 147.8
- Phone
- 7732744405
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-03 | 8 | 12.2 | 9.5 | -4.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-08 | 11 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -1.7 better |
| 3 | 2023-06-02 | 9 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -4.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.91 | 28.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.71 | 19.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.42 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES
- Facilities in chain
- 81
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (28)1 actual harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11
Potential for minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-28 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Actual harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOHN 2020 DESCENDANTS' TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 49% | 2020-12-31 |
| KOHN 2020 FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 49% | 2020-12-31 |
| KOHN, CHARLOTTE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-12-31 |
| PEDDINGHAUS, WOLF | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-01-01 |
| KOHN, CHARLOTTE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
Other facilities in CHICAGO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO | ★★★★★ | 72 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| HARMONY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| TERRACES AT THE CLARE | ★★★★★ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.