WATERFORD CARE CENTER, THE
7445 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · CCN 145659
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 141
- Avg residents/day
- 135.1
- Phone
- 7733383300
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 | 2024-12-20 | 12 | 12.2 | 9.5 | -0.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-01-12 | 7 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -5.7 better |
| 3 | 2023-02-10 | 12 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -1.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.86 | 20.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.57 | 6.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.34 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CITADEL HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 13
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (31)1 actual harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-23 · Health · corrected 2025-05-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-05-23 · Health · corrected 2025-05-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-04-11 · Health · corrected 2025-04-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-24 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-03-24 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26
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.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
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.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
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.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
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.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-25
Actual harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24
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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON, JONATHAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 26% | 2016-11-09 |
| RIPSTEIN, KENNETH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 26% | 2016-11-09 |
| CHAIM YITZCHAK SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 2016 | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2016-11-09 |
| ARI SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 2016 | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2016-11-09 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-11-09 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-11-09 |
| RIPSTEIN, KENNETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-11-09 |
| DONOHUE, KATHLEEN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-11-09 |
Other facilities in CHICAGO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO | ★★★★★ | 72 |
| LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| 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.