Quick answers
- Where is Balmoral Home?
- 2055 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Balmoral Home?
- (773) 561-8661, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Balmoral Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Balmoral Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Balmoral Home.
- What did inspectors find at Balmoral Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 10, 2023 to June 28, 2026), Medicare lists 28 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 10, 2023 to June 28, 2026), Balmoral Home had 28 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 2.35 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 4, 2024 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2024 (standard health inspection); November 26, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 28, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 15 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0554 Level E
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level E
“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, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0567 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Previous cycle: January 12, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 12, 2024 (standard health inspection); March 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 11, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: March 10, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 10, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 18, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level C
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.46 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.35 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.11 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.2% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 33.3% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Balmoral Home Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a Mermelstein Trust DTD 7/15/99 | Direct owner | 50% | June 28, 2018 |
| Marvin Mermelstein Family Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | June 18, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 213 |
| Average residents per day | 163.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Balmoral Home Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2055 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773) 561‑8661 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145796 |
| Name in Medicare records | BALMORAL HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Continental Nursing & Rehab Center0.4 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Aperion Care Wesley0.8 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Park View Rehab Center0.9 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Foster Health & Rehab Center1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- All American Village Nursing & Rehab1.1 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Methodist Hospital of Chicago0.7 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Swedish Hospital1.1 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital1.8 mi · Chicago, IL · Psychiatric Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13