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Birchwood Plaza

1426 West Birchwood, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County · (773) 274-4405

★★★★☆ (4/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★★☆ (4/5)Health inspection
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures

Fewer inspection deficiencies (11) than 45% of nursing homes in Illinois. Rated #8 of 77 nursing homes in Chicago by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.1 — below the Illinois average of 3.45.

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds200
Average residents per day138.4
OwnershipFor-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Provider chainMARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES
Nursing hours per resident per day3.11 (Illinois average: 3.45)
— of which RN hours0.75
— of which nurse aide hours2.13
Staff turnover26%
RN turnover5%
Most recent health inspectionFeb 10, 2026
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)11 (Illinois average: 12.5)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)57
Federal fines in past 3 years0 fine(s) totaling $0
Payment denials / penalties0

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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.