Balmoral Home

Nursing Home · Chicago, IL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number145796

Contact & location

2055 West Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Cook County
Phone
(773) 561-8661
ZIP code
60625 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
213
Residents per day
178.0 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Balmoral Home INC
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.11 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.34 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.38 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.95 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.7 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
46.2 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 4, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
15.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-05-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-05-29
2026-05-22 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-01
2026-03-22 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-23
2026-03-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-23
2025-11-26 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-04-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-22
2025-04-11 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-22
2025-03-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2024-12-04 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 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 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 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 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 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 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-12-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-04
2024-02-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-12 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 2024-01-18
2024-01-11 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-18
2023-03-10 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 2023-03-27
2023-03-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-27
2023-03-10 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-27
2023-03-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-27
2023-03-10 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-27
2023-03-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-27

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
Joseph a Mermelstein Trust DTD 7/15/99 (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Klein, Tom (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mermelstein Investment Partners LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Yonathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Yonathan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Marvin Mermelstein Family Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Klein, Tom (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Yonathan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Joseph a Mermelstein Trust DTD 7/15/99 (organization)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Balmoral Home?

Balmoral Home has a 2-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 Balmoral Home have?

It has 213 certified beds and cares for about 178 residents per day.

Has Balmoral Home been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Balmoral Home?

(773) 561-8661. The facility is located at 2055 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625.

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