Ryze at the Ridge

Nursing Home · Chicago, IL

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number145832

Contact & location

6450 North Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60626
Cook County
Phone
(773) 743-8700
ZIP code
60626 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
136
Residents per day
122.4 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Ryze at the Ridge LLC
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1995
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
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
2.17 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.41 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.12 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.09 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
58.3 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 23, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
50 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2025-07-30 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 2025-07-31
2025-07-30 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-06-04 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 2025-06-09
2025-06-04 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-15
2025-05-09 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 2025-05-10
2025-01-30 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 2025-02-21
2025-01-30 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-21
2024-08-23 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-08-23 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 2024-08-26
2024-08-23 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 2024-08-30
2024-08-23 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 2024-09-09
2024-08-23 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-11
2024-08-23 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-11
2024-08-23 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-23 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-23 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 2024-08-30
2024-08-23 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-07-12 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-07-12 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-07-12 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-07-12 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-07-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-04-05 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-04-06
2024-03-07 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		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-03-07 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-04-06
2024-03-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2023-10-05 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-09-03 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 2023-10-03
2023-07-12 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 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-12 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.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-21
2022-06-09 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 2022-07-01
2022-06-09 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-01
2022-06-09 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-01
2022-06-09 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-01
2022-06-09 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 2022-06-10
2022-06-09 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-27
2022-06-09 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 2022-06-10
2022-06-09 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-10

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

4 penalties in the last three years, including $301,750 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-12Fine$17,108
2024-03-07Payment Denial1 days payment denial
2024-03-07Fine$91,403
2023-09-03Fine$193,239

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Aliya Five Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Optimumbank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
West Ridge Propco LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Shah, Bharat (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinfeld, Efriam (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinfeld, Efriam (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Aliya GB Member a LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Aliya Operations Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Erlich, Moshe (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Haven Capital LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reifer, Jordan (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinfeld, Efriam (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Aliya Operations Holdings LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Optimumbank (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shah, Bharat (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinfeld, Efriam (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ryze at the Ridge?

Ryze at the Ridge has a 1-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 Ryze at the Ridge have?

It has 136 certified beds and cares for about 122 residents per day.

Has Ryze at the Ridge been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $301,750 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ryze at the Ridge?

(773) 743-8700. The facility is located at 6450 North Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626.

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