Little Sisters of the Poor
2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 · (773) 935-9600
Non profit - Corporation · 76 certified beds
Little Sisters of the Poor has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 1 citation (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,272 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 7, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 7, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 1, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,272March 7, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting May 27, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.30 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.81 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 76 |
| Average residents per day | 44.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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