Little Sisters of the Poor

Nursing Home · Chicago, IL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number146185

Contact & location

2325 North Lakewood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Cook County
Phone
(773) 935-9600
ZIP code
60614 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
76
Residents per day
44.9 (59% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago INC
Chain
Little Sisters of the Poor (4 facilities, avg 5.0★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 2018
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.30 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.96 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.81 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.74 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.5 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
30.8 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-01 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 2025-06-01
2025-03-07 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 2025-03-21
2025-03-07 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 2025-04-24
2025-03-07 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 2025-04-04
2025-03-07 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 2025-04-04
2025-03-07 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 2025-05-15
2025-03-07 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 2025-04-04
2025-03-07 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-01
2024-08-29 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 2024-09-23
2024-02-08 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 2024-02-27
2024-02-08 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 2024-02-29
2024-02-08 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 2024-02-29
2024-02-08 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 2024-02-29
2023-01-06 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 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-06 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 2023-01-20

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $9,272 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-07Payment Denial5 days payment denial
2025-03-07Fine$9,272

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
McCanless, Claire (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Donnelly, Ann (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Martin, Carolyn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McCanless, Claire (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McCanless, Claire (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Little Sisters of the Poor?

Little Sisters of the Poor has a 5-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 Little Sisters of the Poor have?

It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.

Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $9,272 in the last three years.

Who owns Little Sisters of the Poor?

It is part of Little Sisters of the Poor and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Little Sisters of the Poor?

(773) 935-9600. The facility is located at 2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614.

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