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Norwood Crossing

6016 NORTH NINA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60631
(773) 631-4856
131 licensed beds

CMS rates Norwood Crossing 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 37 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $40,474 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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6016 North Nina Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
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Bed capacity
131
CMS facility ID
145974
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cook
Facility name
Norwood Crossing
Street address
6016 NORTH NINA AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone
(773) 631-4856

Norwood Crossing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 131 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 145 senior care facilities in Chicago 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 Norwood Crossing 37 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $40,474 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Benjamin, Fred
Director — since 2025
Brame, Richard
Director — since 2025
D'souza, Godwin
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Matheny, Cynthia
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Norwood Life Care Society
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2006
Oakdale Seniors Alliance Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Raposo, Manuel
Director — since 2025
Taylor, Richard
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1998-09-15
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$40,474 total
Last standard inspection
2025-07-25
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$490 per day (≈ $14,900/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
47% Medicaid · 19% Medicare · 33% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
43% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
131
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2026-09-01
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-09-01
2026-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2026-08-14
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-07-30
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2026-05-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
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 2026-06-19
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-06-19
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-16
F-0925
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-04-16
2025-07-25Health inspection7 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0761
E · 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 2025-08-15
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-02-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-02-27
2025-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-24
2025-01-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-11
2024-06-14Health inspection10 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-05
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 2024-07-05
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0761
E · 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 2024-07-05
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 2024-07-05
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-05
2023-08-11Health inspection6 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-21
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-21
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-21
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-21
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 2023-08-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-21

Federal penalties

2025-01-26Fine$12,628
2024-06-14Fine$27,846
2026-04-02Medicare payment denial — 52 days
2025-01-26Medicare payment denial — 9 days
Total fines$40,474
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 145974.
How it compares in Illinois.
Inspection citations, 3 years
37
More than 29% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$40,474
More than 48% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $45,080
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.5
Higher than 90% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
60%
Higher than 86% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 10 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased14.6%13.0%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight5.4%6.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8%0.8%0.7%Near state average
With a urinary tract infection1.2%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms2.1%55.9%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.7%3.0%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.5%90.5%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.1%12.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.5%18.4%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%91.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers6.5%4.8%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence36.4%19.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication25.3%21.7%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days3.351.961.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.132.101.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine65.9%70.0%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.4%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine61.5%63.2%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission22.6%25.6%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.6%13.5%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0686 3 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

  • Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
  • File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Community First Medical Center, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, about 6.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.324 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ammo Clip · 2017-07-12 · via Google

“A very unique place for retirement. The staff here is Simply Amazing Juan Terrence luke Mike and as for management Debbie is amazing the nicest person I've ever met.”

★★★MK Vazquez · 2024-09-15 · via Google

“Very good first impression of facilities. Haven’t been in the Long Term care section yet. But hopeful. A note to family caregivers, please be involved in the care of your loved one. Do the most you can to make your family member happy and healthy. I once gave my grandmother a bath at the facility where she was staying. If you see something that needs attention, by all means take it to the adm…”

★M. Luna · 2024-07-27 · via Google

“There is a lot of hype about Norwood Crossing but that is only for the newer Assisted Living section which those are most of the pictures shown in all the brochures and on the web-NOT for the skilled section. My father with dementia fractured his hip and needed short term rehab care. We chose Norwood Crossing because it is close to our home and the Norwood Park area apparently has a great reputati…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Photos, reviews & hours
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