Westminster Place
Scout 100Evanston, IL · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
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Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine
80 West Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 · Cook County
Welcome to St. Joseph's Home! | The Little Sisters of the Poor serve and care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service which we have received from Saint Jeanne Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect until God calls them to himself.
97
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 63% full — availability is generally good.
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.
One of Palatine's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Palatine, IL, with 49 certified beds and an average of about 31 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.99 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.76 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Palatine for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 49
- Avg. residents/day
- 31
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 146189
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
- 5.76
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.99
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 17.5%
- 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)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-11-15
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-11-15Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2024-11-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-11-15Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2024-11-15Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-11-15Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
Location
80 West Northwest Highway, Palatine, 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 Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine
How much does Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine cost?
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Palatine, 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 Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine?
Staff provide about 5.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine?
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine have availability?
Typically 63% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine offer?
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine in Palatine, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 49 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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