Cook County, Illinois · Nursing home
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
6909 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.5
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.53 hours Below the state average of 3.45
- Nursing staff who left in a year 39.6% Below the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 27 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $283,994 19 fines
- Certified beds in use 83.9% of 72 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center is a 72-bed nursing home in Oak Park, Illinois (Cook County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists 19 fines totaling $283,994 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 72
- Residents per day (average)
- 60.4
- Certified since
- 2002 (24 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 19 fines totaling $283,994 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 0.72. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Illinois average 2.5
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Illinois average 2.7
- Staffing 2 of 5 Illinois average 2.1
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Illinois average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Illinois average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.53 h Illinois average 3.45
- Nurse aides 1.49 h Illinois average 2.09
- Licensed practical nurses 0.36 h Illinois average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.67 h Illinois average 0.72
- All staff, weekends 2.28 h Illinois average 3.07
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Illinois average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover39.6%
- Illinois average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover30.0%
- Illinois average41.8%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Illinois and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 79.9% | 54.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.0% | 90.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.3% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 91.8% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 8.1% | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.3% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.02 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.22 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 14.6% | 69.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 25.0% | 63.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.8% | 26.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.1% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 7 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 4, 2025: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | 7 | 18 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 6 | 16 |
| May 26, 2023 | 14 | 33 |
Illinois homes averaged 12.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (27)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 23, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Post 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 Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have 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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 27, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 9, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 16, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide 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 Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Fine | $72,010 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Fine | $83,717 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Fine | $34,420 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Illinois homes averaged 2.2 fines and $111,013 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Illinois
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center?
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center have?
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center has 72 certified beds. It averages 60.4 residents per day, about 83.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center?
The home reports 2.53 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.
Has Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 19 fines totaling $283,994 in the past three years. It also lists 2 payment denials.
Does Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Who to call in Illinois
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Illinois.
- Long-term care ombudsman Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-252-8966 (Senior HelpLine) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Central Complaint Registry 1-800-252-4343 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Illinois staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 146013. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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