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.
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 | 3.91 | 3.47 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.0% | 43.7% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2.6 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Legacy Healthcare (96 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 271 (about 206 residents a day) |
| County | Cook |
| Last standard inspection | December 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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Payment Denial | 22 days of denied Medicare payment |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Fine | $4,857 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Fine | $20,105 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Payment 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.
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