Ryze at the Ridge
6450 North Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626 · (773) 743-8700 · CMS certification number 145832
Ryze at the Ridge is a 136-bed for-profit nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1995. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 50 health citations, 6 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Illinois average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 12 | 12.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.27 | 3.47 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.8% | 43.7% |
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2.6 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 136 (about 122 residents a day) |
| County | Cook |
| Last standard inspection | August 23, 2024 |
Inspection history
50 citations from 13 inspections, 19 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 17, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0755 · severity code D · no correction date listed
March 19, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Administration Complaint
Tag F0835 · severity code F · corrected Mar 20, 2026
July 30, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0925 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
June 4, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code G · corrected Jun 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jun 15, 2025
May 9, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
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 Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected May 10, 2025
January 30, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Feb 21, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Feb 21, 2025
August 23, 2024 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0802 · severity code F · corrected Aug 26, 2024
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 Aug 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Aug 30, 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 (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Sep 9, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0887 · severity code E · corrected Sep 11, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code E · corrected Sep 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Aug 30, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0637 · severity code D · corrected Aug 30, 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 Aug 30, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Aug 30, 2024
July 12, 2024 5 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0567 · severity code G · corrected Jul 15, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jul 15, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jul 23, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0585 · severity code D · corrected Jul 15, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0568 · severity code D · corrected Jul 15, 2024
April 5, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Apr 6, 2024
March 7, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (widespread) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code L · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Apr 6, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code F · corrected Mar 8, 2024
October 5, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code J · corrected Oct 6, 2023
July 12, 2023 13 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 Jul 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code E · corrected Jul 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Jul 21, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code E · corrected Jul 21, 2023
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 Jul 21, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0638 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0678 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0694 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
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 Jul 21, 2023
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 (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0813 · severity code D · corrected Jul 21, 2023
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.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0575 · severity code C · corrected Jul 21, 2023
June 9, 2022 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 Jul 1, 2022
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental
Tag F0925 · severity code F · corrected Jul 1, 2022
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 Jun 10, 2022
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jul 1, 2022
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 (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code E · corrected Jul 1, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Jun 10, 2022
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 Jun 10, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jun 27, 2022
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | Fine | $17,108 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Fine | $91,403 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days of denied Medicare payment |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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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 12, 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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