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RYZE AT THE RIDGE

CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 136 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

RYZE AT THE RIDGE (Chicago, IL) has a 1-star overall rating, with very low staffing (1 star; 2.17 hours per resident per day vs the 4.1 federal benchmark) and a recent abuse citation. Health inspections are 2 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and it had $17,108 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.168 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,108recent abuse citation

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.168.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
0.64
Nurse aides
1.12
Weekend nursing
2.09

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

90.8%84.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

5.7%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0.9%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

5.9%6.1%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

3.4%7.1%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

4.1%7.7%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

62.8%41.7%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3.2%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.9%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

2.2%6.8%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

100%100%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

90.2%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

92.5%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%95.2%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $17,108 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $301,750 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 12, 2024

    $17,108
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Mar 7, 2024

    1 days
  • Federal fine

    Mar 7, 2024

    $91,403
  • Federal fine

    Sep 3, 2023

    $193,239

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2024

Now operated by Ryze at the Ridge, previously Aperion Care West Ridge.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
122.4 residents on an average day (90% of 136 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 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.