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Balmoral Home

2055 West Balmoral Avenue · Chicago, IL 60625 · 213 certified beds

(773) 561-8661

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About Balmoral Home

Balmoral Home is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. Its capacity is 213 beds, above the Cook County median of 158 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Joseph A Mermelstein Trust DTD 7/15/99. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on May 22, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.35 hours per resident per day. It is one of 80 nursing homes listed in Chicago. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (27)

Records from March 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 22, 2026

    Tag F0567

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 1, 2026.

  • May 22, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 29, 2026.

  • March 22, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

  • March 22, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.

  • April 11, 2025

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2025.

  • April 11, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2025.

  • March 10, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0645

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0554

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0732

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • December 4, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • February 18, 2024

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.

  • January 12, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

2.35 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.13 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

  • Parent company: Joseph A Mermelstein Trust DTD 7/15/99

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.

Nursing Homes

Illinois median$8,304/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Chicago.

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