Buckingham Pavilion

Nursing Home · Chicago, IL

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number145285

Contact & location

2625 West Touhy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645
Cook County
Phone
(773) 973-5333
ZIP code
60645 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
235
Residents per day
117.7 (50% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Buckingham Pavilion INC
Medicare certified since
April 14, 1975
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.73 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.69 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.30 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.73 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.59 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
52.4 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2024-11-15 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2023-12-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-08 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kazlow, Leah (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30%
Slatus, Rita (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30%
Kazlow, Leah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Slatus, Rita (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kazlow, Leah (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Slatus, Rita (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kazlow, Leah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Slatus, Rita (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Sheldon (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buckingham Pavilion?

Buckingham Pavilion has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Buckingham Pavilion have?

It has 235 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.

Has Buckingham Pavilion been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Buckingham Pavilion?

(773) 973-5333. The facility is located at 2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.