Buckingham Pavilion
2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 · (773) 973-5333 · CMS certification number 145285
Buckingham Pavilion is a 235-bed for-profit nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1975. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 23 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Illinois average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 6 | 12.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.86 | 3.47 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.0% | 43.7% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2.6 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 235 (about 118 residents a day) |
| County | Cook |
| Last standard inspection | December 5, 2025 |
Inspection history
23 citations from 3 inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
December 5, 2025 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Dec 19, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Dec 19, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Dec 19, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code D · corrected Dec 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 19, 2025
November 15, 2024 9 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0644 · severity code E · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0790 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 9, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0842 · severity code C · corrected Dec 9, 2024
December 8, 2023 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Jan 10, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code E · corrected Jan 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0805 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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