Quick answers
- Where is Buckingham Pavilion?
- 2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Buckingham Pavilion?
- (773) 973-5333, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Buckingham Pavilion?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Buckingham Pavilion been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Buckingham Pavilion.
- What did inspectors find at Buckingham Pavilion?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 8, 2023 to December 5, 2025), Medicare lists 23 health citations; the most serious was level F. 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 (December 8, 2023 to December 5, 2025), Buckingham Pavilion had 23 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 2.86 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 5, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 5, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
Previous cycle: November 15, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 15, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0644 Level E
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0842 Level C
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: December 8, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 8, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
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 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.83 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.86 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.69 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 56.0% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 45.5% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Buckingham Pavilion Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazlow, Leah | Direct owner | 30% | May 24, 1973 |
| Slatus, Rita | Direct owner | 30% | May 24, 1973 |
| Stern, Sheldon | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 1994 |
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 | 235 |
| Average residents per day | 117.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Buckingham Pavilion Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1975-04-14 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773) 973‑5333 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145285 |
| Name in Medicare records | BUCKINGHAM PAVILION |
| 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).
- Westwood Village Nursing and Rehab Center0.2 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Elevate Care Chicago North0.3 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Dobson Plaza0.6 mi · Evanston, IL · 5 of 5 stars
- Warren Park Health & Living Center1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 3 of 5 stars
- Alpine Care of Evanston1.0 mi · Evanston, IL · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston1.0 mi · Evanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Swedish Hospital2.7 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Methodist Hospital of Chicago3.0 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care 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