Buckingham Pavilion

2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 (opens Google Maps) · Cook County · (773) 973-5333· 235 certified beds · avg 118 residents/day · certified since Apr 14, 1975 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Dec 5, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.51

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 23 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Dec 5, 2025F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
Dec 5, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
Dec 5, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 5, 2025	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 5, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 5, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645
Nov 15, 2024	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide routine dental care and 24-hour emergency dental care for residents. · F-0790
Nov 15, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883
Nov 15, 2024	C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842
Dec 8, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 8, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. · F-0805

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 6).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2023

2024

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	8	F
2024	9	E
2025	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

2.51

2.99

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.64

0.63

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

2.38

2.67

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Illinois avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.51	2.99	3.95	bottom 37% in Illinois; bottom 4% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.64	0.63	0.69	top 33% in Illinois; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.38	2.67	3.50	bottom 50% in Illinois; bottom 6% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.55	0.56	0.48	top 37% in Illinois; top 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	50.0	44.5	45.8	bottom 34% in Illinois; bottom 38% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	52.4	41.8	42.9	bottom 32% in Illinois; bottom 32% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.73, RN 0.69, weekend 2.59.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.73 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Kazlow, Leah	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	30%	05/24/1973
Slatus, Rita	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	30%	05/24/1973
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/1994
Kazlow, Leah	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Kazlow, Leah	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Kazlow, Leah	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/14/2025
Slatus, Rita	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/24/1973
Slatus, Rita	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Slatus, Rita	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/14/2025
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/24/1973
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/08/2025
Stern, Sheldon	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/14/2025

All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Illinois midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 50% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 171 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Westwood Vlge Nrsg and RHB Ctr	0.2 mi	Chicago, IL	★☆☆☆☆	3/5
Elevate Care Chicago North	0.3 mi	Chicago, IL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Dobson Plaza	0.6 mi	Evanston, IL	★★★★★	5/5
Alpine Care of Evanston	1.1 mi	Evanston, IL	★★★★☆	4/5
Warren Park Health & Living Ctr	1.1 mi	Chicago, IL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Clark Manor	1.1 mi	Chicago, IL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Astoria Place Living & Rehab	1.1 mi	Chicago, IL	★★★★☆	3/5
Lincolnwood Place	1.3 mi	Lincolnwood, IL	★★★★★	4/5
Ryze at the Ridge	1.3 mi	Chicago, IL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Fargo Health Care Center	1.5 mi	Chicago, IL	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Atrium Health Care Center	1.5 mi	Chicago, IL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Birchwood Plaza	1.6 mi	Chicago, IL	★★★★☆	4/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Cook, IL — 202 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

California Terrace — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
Carlton at the Lake, the — Chicago, IL · overall 2/5
Celebrate Senior Living Niles — Niles, IL · overall 4/5
Center Home Hispanic Elderly — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5
Central Baptist Village — Norridge, IL · overall 5/5
Central Nursing Home — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
Chalet Living & Rehab — Chicago, IL · overall 2/5abuse
Chicago Ridge SNF — Chicago Ridge, IL · overall 1/5abuse

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145285.

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Visit checklist — Buckingham Pavilion

2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 · (773) 973-5333

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Illinois midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 50% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 145285 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)