Buckingham Pavilion in Chicago has a 3-star overall rating, with a very low 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.73 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day). Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, quality measures are 3 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7261.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.35
Nurse aides
1.76
Weekend nursing
2.59
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.4%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%7.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.5%16.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.2%6.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.1%5.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%5.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.3%5.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
52.3%49%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.7%96.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
40.3%63.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
115.7 residents on an average day (49% of 235 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.