Warren Barr Gold Coast

66 West Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60610 · (312) 705-5100 · CMS certification number 145336

Warren Barr Gold Coast is a 271-bed for-profit nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 45 health citations, 3 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

45Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
3At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
0In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$24,962Federal fines (2) + 2 payment denials

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityIllinois averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle1212.69.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.913.473.90
Nursing staff turnover47.0%43.7%45.3%
Overall star rating42.63.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainLegacy Healthcare (96 facilities)
Certified beds271 (about 206 residents a day)
CountyCook
Last standard inspectionDecember 6, 2024

Inspection history

45 citations from 17 inspections, 27 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

July 19, 2026 2 citations · 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 · corrected Jul 24, 2026

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 Jul 24, 2026

June 10, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Jun 25, 2026

April 10, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0826 · severity code D · corrected Apr 16, 2026

February 19, 2026 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 Feb 20, 2026

July 9, 2025 3 citations · 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 (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Jul 11, 2025

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services Complaint

Tag F0725 · severity code E · corrected Jul 11, 2025

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0573 · severity code D · corrected Jul 11, 2025

March 20, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm

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

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0686 · severity code G · corrected Mar 25, 2025

February 24, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

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 (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint

Tag F0803 · severity code F · corrected Mar 8, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0679 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 2025

December 6, 2024 7 citations · standard, complaint 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 17, 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 Dec 17, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Dec 17, 2024

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0640 · severity code D · corrected Dec 17, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Dec 17, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Dec 17, 2024

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

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Dec 17, 2024

October 18, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

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 Complaint

Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Oct 19, 2024

September 1, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

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 Sep 3, 2024

March 28, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

January 22, 2024 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 Jan 23, 2024

December 14, 2023 5 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 Feb 1, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental Complaint

Tag F0921 · severity code F · corrected Dec 15, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Feb 1, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Feb 1, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Feb 1, 2024

December 1, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Dec 12, 2023

November 2, 2023 7 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

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 Nov 3, 2023

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 (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Nov 3, 2023

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0813 · severity code E · corrected Nov 3, 2023

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 Complaint

Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Nov 3, 2023

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 3, 2023

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Nov 3, 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 Nov 3, 2023

October 20, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm

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

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Nov 1, 2023

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 · corrected Feb 1, 2024

December 9, 2022 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0688 · severity code E · corrected Dec 29, 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 Dec 29, 2022

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0744 · severity code D · corrected Dec 29, 2022

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 29, 2022

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 Dec 29, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Dec 29, 2022

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

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Dec 29, 2022

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 29, 2022

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
Jan 30, 2026Payment Denial 22 days of denied Medicare payment
Feb 24, 2025Fine $4,857
Oct 20, 2023Fine $20,105
Oct 20, 2023Payment Denial 77 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 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.

Lawbamba is not affiliated with CMS or any nursing home, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Report a concern about a nursing home to your state survey agency or long-term care ombudsman.