Quick answers
- Where is Norridge Gardens?
- 7001 West Cullom, Norridge, IL 60634, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Norridge Gardens?
- (708) 457-0700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Norridge Gardens?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Norridge Gardens been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $15,836.
- What did inspectors find at Norridge Gardens?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 2, 2023 to August 14, 2026), Medicare lists 48 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 (October 2, 2023 to August 14, 2026), Norridge Gardens had 48 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). It was fined $15,836 in total (2 fines, the latest on November 29, 2023). Nurse staffing is 2.93 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: January 30, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 30, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 12 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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0908 Level F
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
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.”
Previous cycle: December 19, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 31, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 19, 2024 (standard health inspection); August 21, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
F0808 Level D
“Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
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.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
Earlier cycle: November 29, 2023 — 25 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 2, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 23, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 29, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 15, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 31, 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
F0761 Level G
“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.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Show 23 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0803 Level F
“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.”
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
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.”
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 →
Fire safety citations (48)
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0311 Level E
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0361 Level E
“Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0531 Level E
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0531 Level F
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0541 Level E
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0531 Level F
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
8 more fire safety citations are not listed here.
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $15,836 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,918 |
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,918 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.50 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.93 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.49 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.4% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 34.4% | 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
Part of a group of 3 nursing homes: Premier Healthcare of Illinois.
Legal business name: Norridge Gardens,llc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Insurance Company | Direct owner | 35% | May 16, 2018 |
| Baver, Barak | Direct owner | 65% | February 21, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 292 |
| Average residents per day | 215.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Premier Healthcare of Illinois |
| Legal business name | Norridge Gardens,llc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1977-05-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 7001 West Cullom, Norridge, IL 60634 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (708) 457‑0700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145329 |
| Name in Medicare records | NORRIDGE GARDENS |
| 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).
- Community First Medical Center1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 3 of 5 stars
- Alden Estates of Northmoor2.1 mi · Chicago, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- The Pearl of Montclare2.2 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Central Nursing Home2.4 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Norwood Crossing2.5 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Community First Medical Center1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center2.7 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Swedish Hospital4.2 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