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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South Shore Rehabilitation
2425 East 71ST Street, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County
Discover quality skilled nursing and post-acute care in a supportive environment. Learn about our services, amenities, and careers.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 75% 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 low federal rating — review the details closely
South Shore Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chicago, IL, with 248 certified beds and an average of about 186 residents per day. It operates as part of the Extended Care Clinical network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $478,448 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.15 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
- •$478,448 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Chicago options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 248
- Avg. residents/day
- 186
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Extended Care Clinical
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 145977
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
- 3.15
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.5%
- 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)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 5 ($478,448)
- Total penalties
- 6
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (55 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-07Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-07Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2025-08-07Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-08-07Severity 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.
2025-08-07Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-07Severity E — 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…
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-09 | Fine | $145,031 |
| 2024-09-13 | Fine | $14,050 |
| 2024-07-26 | Fine | $39,312 |
| 2024-01-26 | Fine | $126,413 |
| 2023-09-29 | Fine | $153,642 |
| 2023-09-29 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Library
Location
2425 East 71ST Street, Chicago, IL
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about South Shore Rehabilitation
How much does South Shore Rehabilitation cost?
South Shore Rehabilitation 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 South Shore Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates South Shore Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at South Shore Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at South Shore Rehabilitation?
South Shore Rehabilitation has 55 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does South Shore Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does South Shore Rehabilitation offer?
South Shore Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 248 beds.
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