Map showing the location of BERKELEY NURSING & REHAB CENTER in OAK PARK, Illinois
6909 WEST NORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL, 60302

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • IllinoisAbove 54% of peers665 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • Cook CountyAbove 56% of peers201 rated homes · average 2.6★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.3 vs IL avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.1 vs IL avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+1.1 vs IL avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 48% of peersIL avg2.7★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 45% of peersIL avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above 65% of peersIL avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.03hrsAbove only 30% of peersIL avg3.49Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.69hrsAbove 57% of peersIL avg0.73Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better41%Above 60% of peersIL avg46%RN turnover33%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$323,568Above only 7% of peersIL avg$95,677Fines · denials35 · 2
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
35citations
8inspection dates
4actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Apr 4, 2025most recent

Citations by monthFeb 2023 – Apr 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Apr 4, 20256 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harmpayment denial, $81,840
  1. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2025
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2025
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2025
  4. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2025
  5. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2025
  6. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2025
Sep 6, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsG · isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Jun 28, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm$33,840
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
  2. F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2024
  3. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Mar 22, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Oct 2, 20231 citationCycle 3worst F · no actual harm$4,587, $4,587, $4,587, $4,587, $4,587
  1. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023
Aug 1, 20239 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm$4,587, $4,587, $4,587, $4,587
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  3. F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  4. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  5. F693Ensure 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  6. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  7. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023
  8. F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023
  9. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2023
May 26, 202312 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$4,587, payment denial, $15,261, $4,587, $4,587, $4,587
  1. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Oct 9, 2023
  2. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
  3. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  4. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  5. F693Ensure 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  6. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  7. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  8. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  9. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  10. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2023
  11. F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2023
Feb 6, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.03hrsAbove only 30% of peers−0.46 vs IL avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.69hrsAbove 57% of peers−0.04 vs IL avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.52hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.83hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.80hrs
  • Illinois average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better41%Above 60% of peersIL avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only33%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy72 certified beds · ~50 residents a day70%Above only 38% of peersIL avg 74%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $323,568In fines
  • 35Fines
  • 2Payment denials
  • $95,677IL avg in fines
Above only 7% of peersFewer fines than 7% of rated homes in Illinois

Actions on record

  1. Apr 4, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom May 3, 2025
  2. Apr 4, 2025Civil money penalty$81,840
  3. Jun 28, 2024Civil money penalty$33,840
  4. Feb 20, 2024Civil money penalty$4,938
  5. Feb 12, 2024Civil money penalty$4,938
  6. Jan 22, 2024Civil money penalty$14,814
  7. Jan 8, 2024Civil money penalty$4,938
  8. Jan 2, 2024Civil money penalty$4,587
  9. Dec 11, 2023Civil money penalty$13,762
  10. Nov 20, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  11. Nov 13, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  12. Nov 6, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  13. Oct 30, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  14. Oct 23, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  15. Oct 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  16. Oct 10, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  17. Oct 2, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  18. Sep 25, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  19. Sep 18, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  20. Sep 11, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  21. Sep 5, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  22. Aug 28, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  23. Aug 21, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  24. Aug 14, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  25. Aug 7, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  26. Jul 17, 2023Civil money penalty$13,762
  27. Jun 26, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  28. Jun 12, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  29. Jun 5, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  30. May 30, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  31. May 26, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jun 23, 2023
  32. May 26, 2023Civil money penalty$15,261
  33. May 23, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  34. May 15, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  35. May 8, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  36. Apr 17, 2023Civil money penalty$13,762
  37. Mar 6, 2023Civil money penalty$11,625

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Joseph Blisko
  • Nancy Blisko
Managing employees
  • Chandra Crawford

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 146013 · 6909 WEST NORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL, 60302.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Illinois and Cook County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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