Westminster Place
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5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
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Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
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Birchwood Plaza
1426 West Birchwood, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County
1426 W. Birchwood Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Birchwood Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 200-bed Healthcare Center overlooking the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline. Conveniently located near many of Chicago’s finest medical centers, Birchwood Plaza offers a comprehensive continuum of care. From short-term rehabilita…
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chicago
Birchwood Plaza is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chicago, IL, with 200 certified beds and an average of about 142 residents per day. It operates as part of the Marquis Health Services network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.77 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.02 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Chicago for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 200
- Avg. residents/day
- 142
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Marquis Health Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 145532
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.02
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.77
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-03
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-03Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-04-03Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-03Severity B — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Library
Location
1426 West Birchwood, Chicago, IL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Birchwood Plaza
How much does Birchwood Plaza cost?
Birchwood Plaza does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chicago, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Birchwood Plaza's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Birchwood Plaza 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Birchwood Plaza?
Staff provide about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Birchwood Plaza?
Birchwood Plaza has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Birchwood Plaza have availability?
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Birchwood Plaza offer?
Birchwood Plaza in Chicago, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 200 beds.
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