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Ascension Nazarethville Place

Nursing Home Facility

300 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Ascension Nazarethville Place is a senior care community located in Des Plaines, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Des Plaines area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (847) 297-5900.

Operated by Ascension Living, which runs 9 communities in our directory.

With 68 beds, Ascension Nazarethville Place is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Des Plaines average about 187 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 76% of its licensed beds. That is above the Des Plaines average of roughly 64%.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Des Plaines average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2024 and recorded 4 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Des Plaines average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.

The community is located in Cook County, IL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 5 problems at Ascension Nazarethville Place. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 7, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 7, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 8, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected September 2024. Corrected by September 23, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Ascension Nazarethville Place offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Church related
  • Beds / units 68
  • Religious affiliation Church Based
  • Occupancy 76%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 38%
  • Last health inspection September 2024

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