GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of care and service. It ranks #38 out of 665 nursing facilities in Illinois, placing it in the top half overall, and #11 out of 201 in Cook County, meaning there are only ten local options that are better. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from one in 2023 to four in 2024. Staffing is a strong point, with a 5-star rating and a turnover rate of 40%, which is below the state average, showing that staff are experienced and familiar with the residents. Notably, there have been recent concerns regarding cleanliness, including failure to deep clean food service areas, which led to pest issues, and reports from residents about the blandness of the food. While the facility excels in RN coverage and has no fines on record, these specific issues highlight areas that need attention.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Illinois
- #38/665
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 40% turnover. Near Illinois's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 214 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Illinois nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (40%)
8 points below Illinois average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Illinois avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
Mar 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
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 staff failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the abuse task c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
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 follow their abuse policy to suspend the alleged perpetrator and initi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow standard infection control practices related to hand hygiene and gloving during medication administration.
This applie...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to post the daily staffing information so it can be read by residents and family. This affects all 22 residents residing at the...
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Apr 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide intravenous site care by not cleaning the dirty insertion site or removing unused IV (intravenous) catheters.
This a...
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Nov 2021
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. According to the Physician History and Physical dated 09/21/2021, R6 had diagnoses including hypertension, chronic obstructiv...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide food palatable for the resident.
This applies to 5 of 7 resid...
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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 perform deep cleaning to prevent pest infestation, maintain clean and sanitized foodservice equipment, store food in a manner...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Illinois.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- • 40% turnover. Below Illinois's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Gottlieb Memorial Hospital's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Staffed?
CMS rates GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL during 2021 to 2024. These included: 7 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Gottlieb Memorial Hospital?
GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by TRINITY HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 32 certified beds and approximately 20 residents (about 62% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MELROSE PARK, Illinois.
How Does Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gottlieb Memorial Hospital?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 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 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Stick Around?
GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Illinois nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Ever Fined?
GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Gottlieb Memorial Hospital on Any Federal Watch List?
GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 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.