Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Avantara Lincoln Park

1366 WEST FULLERTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60614

2 / 5CMS 248 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Avantara Lincoln Park carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 22.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.7 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.67 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 42 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Chicago.

Worth asking about

Resident weight loss

Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.67

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.26

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

42%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

22.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$98,033 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145510

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds248

Avg residents224

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.3% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 99.1% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Avantara Lincoln Park?

Avantara Lincoln Park has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Avantara Lincoln Park been cited for resident harm?

It has $98,033 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Avantara Lincoln Park appears in the record section above.

Does Avantara Lincoln Park use antipsychotic medications?

22.7 percent of long-stay residents at Avantara Lincoln Park are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Avantara Lincoln Park's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Avantara Lincoln Park has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Illinois state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Avantara Lincoln Park?

Avantara Lincoln Park is located at 1366 WEST FULLERTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: (773) 248-9300. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Avantara Lincoln Park a special focus facility?

Avantara Lincoln Park is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $98,033 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Avantara Lincoln Park's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Avantara Lincoln Park has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Avantara Lincoln Park compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

Avantara Lincoln Park holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24. Browse the full Chicago directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Avantara Lincoln Park?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Avantara Lincoln Park and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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