Nursing homeFAID #3404
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
6909 WEST NORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL, 60302
(708) 386-1112
72 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
72
CMS facility ID
146013
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cook
Facility name
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
Street address
6909 WEST NORTH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone
(708) 386-1112
About this facility — Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Oak Park, Illinois. It is licensed for 72 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Oak Park and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center 102 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $230,332 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Registered owners & officers
Blisko, Joseph
Direct owner — 99% stake — since 2009
Blisko, Nancy
Direct owner — since 2009
Irni, Alan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2010
Kandala, Rajiv
Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Morgenstern, Phillip
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
2002-02-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$230,332 total
Last standard inspection
2025-04-04
Nurse staffing
2.5 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$308 per day (≈ $9,360/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
94% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 0% private/other
Occupancy
51% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
72
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-05-21
2025-04-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-04-23
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-23
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-23
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-23
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-23
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-23
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (95 citations)
2024-09-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-23
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-06-28Health inspection3 citations
F-0575
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-19
2024-03-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-05
2023-10-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0727
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0573
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0693
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0727
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0774
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected 2023-08-18
F-0838
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-05-26Health inspection12 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0761
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F-0847
F · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-10-09
F-0883
F · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-16
2025-04-04Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-19
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0541
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-08
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-05-08
2024-06-28Fire-safety inspection16 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0025
F · No harm found
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-12
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-04
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0915
F · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-07-05
2023-05-26Fire-safety inspection33 citations
E-0001
F · No harm found
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0025
F · No harm found
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0029
F · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0033
F · No harm found
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0034
F · No harm found
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-07-19
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-07-19
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-26
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-21
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-19
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-30
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-30
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-12
K-0541
F · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-07-19
K-0915
F · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-19
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-07-19
Federal penalties
2025-04-04Fine$83,717
2024-06-28Fine$34,420
2024-02-20Fine$4,938
2024-02-12Fine$4,938
2024-01-22Fine$14,814
2024-01-08Fine$4,938
2024-01-02Fine$4,587
2023-12-11Fine$13,762
2023-11-20Fine$4,587
2023-11-13Fine$4,587
2023-11-06Fine$4,587
2023-10-30Fine$4,587
2023-10-23Fine$4,587
2023-10-17Fine$4,587
2023-10-10Fine$4,587
2023-10-02Fine$4,587
2023-09-25Fine$4,587
2023-09-18Fine$4,587
2023-09-11Fine$4,587
2023-09-05Fine$4,587
2023-08-28Fine$4,587
2023-08-21Fine$4,587
2025-04-04Medicare payment denial — 16 days
Total fines$230,332
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 146013.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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