PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Paul House & Health Care Center in Chicago has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating poor quality of care with significant concerns. Ranking #603 out of 665 in Illinois places it in the bottom half of facilities, and #185 out of 201 in Cook County suggests there are only a few local options that are better. The facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 20 in 2024 to 27 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, rated at 1 out of 5 stars, and turnover is at 55%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there were $67,907 in fines, which is concerning, indicating potential ongoing compliance problems. Serious incidents included a resident not receiving timely assistance for incontinence care, resulting in feelings of humiliation, and another resident suffering from untreated pressure ulcers that required hospital intervention. While the facility has some RN coverage, it is less than 92% of other Illinois facilities, which raises concerns about the quality of care residents receive. Overall, families should weigh these significant weaknesses against any potential strengths when considering this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Illinois
- #603/665
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $67,907 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 61 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Illinois average (2.5)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Illinois avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Well above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
7 points above Illinois average of 48%
The Ugly 61 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
23 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that one (R504) resident who depends on staff assistance for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care was provided inc...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
On 6/2/25 at 11:15am, R104 was observed in bed with the indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag without privacy bag. The urine bag was hung on the side of the bed visible to anyone walking down the h...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the call lights of residents are accessible as stated in the care plans. This failure has the potential to affect...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to transmit a minimum data set (MDS) assessment within required timeframes. This failure affects 1 resident (R354) in a sample of 55.
Finding...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for obtaining resident weights for a resident with known weight loss and congestive heart failure. This failure aff...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
On 6/3/25 at 11:05am, R74 was observed in the room sitting in the wheelchair without a cushion to relieve pressure. Again, on 6/3/25 at 12:02pm, R74 was observed still in the same wheelchair without a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the containers of the piston syringe were labe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R504) reviewed for medication administration remained free from significant medication errors in a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0941
(Tag F0941)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide communication training to the staff. This failure affects 1 resident (R354) out of 55 residents in the sample.
Findings include:
R...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan meetings were conducted and failed to ensure resid...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the nasal cannula was labeled with the date changed for 1 (R26) resident; failed to follow the prescribed oxygen flow ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that sufficient nursing staff were available to meet the needs for one residents (R504) in the sample of 55 residents...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure incoming and outgoing nurses counted the controlled medications during shift change; failed to ensure administration...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide clean bed and bath linens for residents wit...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse was scheduled for 8 consecutive hours daily, 7 days a week. This failure affected one (R504) resident reviewed fo...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure foods were stored and labeled according to stan...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain garbage waste with a closed lid to prevent pest infestation and foul odor. This failure affects all 93 residents resi...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0838
(Tag F0838)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a thorough and accurate facility assessment. This failure ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
On 06/02/25 at 11:17 am, R86 was observed in bed awake and alert with feeding tube feeding in place running at 40 ml (milliliter) per hour and wound care dressing to R86's left ischium and sacral regi...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to clean the lint screens thoroughly, to provide a safe environment for the residents of the facility. This failure has the pot...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control that eliminated black flying insects in the kitchen. This failure has the potential to affe...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0944
(Tag F0944)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) training to the staff. This failure has the potential to affect all 93 residents t...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0946
(Tag F0946)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide compliance and ethics training to the staff. This failure affects has the potential to affect all 93 residents that reside within t...
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Apr 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to deliver mail and not open mail without permission for one (R1) of four residents reviewed for resident rights.
R1's clinical record indica...
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Mar 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to answer a residents (R3) call light timely who is depen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide a functioning call device for a dependent r...
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Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that an overbed table was maintained in good working condition for one of three residents (R2) reviewed for accidents in the sample ...
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Oct 2024
4 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow policy procedures, failed to ensure that staf...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based upon record review and interview the facility failed to follow policy procedures and failed to ensure that the Physician, family and/or responsible parties were notified of change in condition f...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon record review and interview the facility failed to follow policy procedures, failed to ensure that care plans are acc...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based upon record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that competent nursing staff are available to meet the needs for four of four residents (R1, R2, R3, R4) reviewed for wound care. T...
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Jul 2024
14 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's call light was within reach for one resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to have an order for a code status for one resident (R153) out of a total sample of 24 residents reviewed for advanced directives.
Findings ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure incontinence care was provided in a timely mann...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to re-evaluate the necessity of a resident's (R83) enteral feeding for one out of a total sample of 24 residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing and bubbler were dated and change...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R79) received medication as ordered out of a total sample of 24 residents.
Findings include:
R79's admission R...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5% during medication administration observations. The facility had four medica...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to electronically transmit MDS (Minimum Data Set) records to CMS system using the CMS-specified Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process w...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to refrigerate unopened insulin, discard loose tablets and expired medications, defrost medication refrigerators, and double-...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
3. On 07/17/24 at 10:22 AM, surveyor and V23 (Certified Nursing Aide/CNA) entered R6's room. R6's oxygen nasal cannula was on the floor. Surveyor observed V23 pick up the nasal cannula from the floor ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to offer, educate, and document the benefits and risks of Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccines to 4 (R80, R401, R403, R404) of 5 residents revi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to offer, educate, and document the benefits and risks of the COVID-19 vaccines to 4 (R80, R401, R403, and R404) of 5 residents reviewed for v...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was labeled, dated, and discarded after use by date and failed to ensure equipment has been immersed in the saniti...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to dispose garbage properly in a contained dumpster; ensure garbage receptacles were covered and keep the dumpster area clean and...
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Jul 2024
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to properly assess one resident (R1) for skin breakdown; and failed t...
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Jan 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0573
(Tag F0573)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide requested medical records for one resident (R1) out of three...
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Oct 2023
2 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care was prov...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide sufficient staffing to ensure ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care was provided for dependent residents who required assistance wi...
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Aug 2023
12 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy to develop and implement a compreh...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5% for two (R13, R179) out of five residents reviewed for medication administrati...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Deficiency Text Not Available
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow policy taking in to account preferences of food and beverages for 3 of 3 residents (R53, R52, and R11) during dining o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0813
(Tag F0813)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and review of records, the facility failed to date and refrigerate food from outside source to 1 out of 1 resident (R41) reviewed for food on the bedside.
These fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow policy on Antibiotic Stewardship Program on tracking antibiotic use of all residents taking antibiotics and ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure liquid medications were properly labeled with ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility has the following failures related to infection prevention and control. The facility failed to clean and disinfect reusable equipment (...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Deficiency Text Not Available
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Deficiency Text Not Available
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure proper sanitation and food handling practices to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness. This failure has the potentia...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly contain waste in the dumpsters. This failure has the potential to affect all 73 residents in the facility.
Findings i...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 4 harm violation(s), $67,907 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 61 deficiencies on record, including 4 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $67,907 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Illinois. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (5/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Paul House & Health Cr Ctr's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Staffed?
CMS rates PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, which is 9 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Paul House & Health Cr Ctr?
State health inspectors documented 61 deficiencies at PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR during 2023 to 2025. These included: 4 that caused actual resident harm and 57 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Paul House & Health Cr Ctr?
PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 110 certified beds and approximately 98 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CHICAGO, Illinois.
How Does Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Paul House & Health Cr Ctr?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Stick Around?
Staff turnover at PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR is high. At 55%, the facility is 9 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Ever Fined?
PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR has been fined $67,907 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Illinois average of $33,758. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Paul House & Health Cr Ctr on Any Federal Watch List?
PAUL HOUSE & HEALTH CR CTR is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.