Ryze at the Ridge
6450 North Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626 · (773) 743-8700
For profit - Limited Liability company · 136 certified beds
Ryze at the Ridge has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 10 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $108,511 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 23, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.August 23, 2024 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 23, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure 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.August 23, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.August 23, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Educate 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.August 23, 2024 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionAugust 23, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 23, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 23, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.August 23, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 17 citations.
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 19, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 30, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 30, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 4, 2025 · F0684 · 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.June 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 9, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 30, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 30, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.July 12, 2024 · F0567 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.July 12, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 12, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.July 12, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 12, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 7, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,108July 12, 2024
- Fine of $91,403March 7, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 1 daysStarting April 5, 2024
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 | 2.17 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.12 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 136 |
| Average residents per day | 122.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Central Baptist Village Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Community First Medical Center Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mercy Circle Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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