Nursing Homes in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 425 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.3 stars, which is at Illinois's state average of 2.5 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.19 vs state
Total Beds
425
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
46 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facilities
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
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improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Palos Heights
Avantara Palos Heights
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Avantara Palos Heights
★★★★★ · 35/100 · 184 beds
Harmony Palos
★★★★★ · 20/100 · 130 beds
Elevate Care Palos Heights
★★★★★ · 0/100 · 111 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Palos Heights
### The Verdict: Palos Heights is not a favorable market for nursing home care. The standout is **HARMONY PALOS**, but it still carries a troubling **Grade F**. Overall, the options in this area are concerning, with no facility fully meeting the standards families should expect for their loved ones.
### Who to Consider: If you're set on staying within Palos Heights, you might explore **HARMONY PALOS** as your primary choice, despite its rating. It does offer some services that might appeal to specific needs. However, it’s essential to note that all three facilities in the area have significant issues, with no clear options standing out as truly recommended. For better alternatives, consider facilities in neighboring cities like Orland Park or Oak Lawn, where there may be better-rated options.
### Who to Avoid: Families should absolutely skip **AVANTARA PALOS HEIGHTS**, which has racked up an alarming **$54K in fines** and also holds a **Grade F**. Likewise, **ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS** has faced serious abuse citations and also carries a **Grade F**. Finally, **HARMONY PALOS** deserves a mention for its poor rating. When visiting any facility, make sure to ask about staffing ratios, resident satisfaction, and any recent state inspection reports to get a clearer picture of the care environment.
Palos Heights at a Glance
Good News
- • 0 facilities meet quality standards (B grade or better)
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with abuse citations
What's Changing
- → 3 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Palos Heights is stable
Questions Palos Heights Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Palos Heights avg is 0.77 hrs (46 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
0 of 3 Palos Heights facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights, Illinois's Cook County seat, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 425 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Palos Heights vs. Illinois: Near State Average
Palos Heights nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.33 stars is close to Illinois's statewide average of 2.52 stars.
0 of 3 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Palos Heights, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: Meeting Standards in Palos Heights
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Palos Heights facilities average 0.77 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Palos Heights resident receives approximately 46 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Palos Heights facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
Palos Heights has no non-profit nursing homes—all 3 facilities with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 3 of 3 facilities are chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in Palos Heights may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in Palos Heights perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Illinois cities for additional options. The following Illinois cities offer multiple nursing home options:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Palos Heights, Illinois?
Palos Heights has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 425 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.3 stars, which is below Illinois's state average of 2.5 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Palos Heights?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Palos Heights include:
- • Avantara Palos Heights — Grade F, 35/100 Trust Score
- • Harmony Palos — Grade F, 20/100 Trust Score
- • Elevate Care Palos Heights — Grade F, 0/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Palos Heights nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Palos Heights as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Palos Heights Nursing Homes
Palos Heights offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.