Waterford Care Center, the

Nursing Home

7445 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County
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Call (773) 338-3300

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 2.6 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 2.2 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
34Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$0Federal fines, last 3 years (0 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: July 6, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 13, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (773) 338-3300 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
2.92 hours · state avg 3.47, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.57 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.63 hours · state avg 3.08
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
25.2% · state avg 43.7%
RN turnover (yearly)
15.8%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Illinois, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly (Community Care Program).

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Pricing

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
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Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Citadel Healthcare
Legal business name
The Waterford LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
ARI SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 20165% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST15%
CHAIM YITZCHAK SHABAT INVESTMENT TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 18, 20165% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST15%
AARON, JONATHANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
AARON, JONATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
DONOHUE, KATHLEENADP OF THE SNF—
DONOHUE, KATHLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
GRAF, MARCELLADIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
GRAF, MARCELLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
GROSS, SHOSHANADIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
KOHEN, YAKOVDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
PROCTOR, KATHERINEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
ROBIN, JASONADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
145659
Certified beds
141
Average residents per day
136.9
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
October 20, 1989
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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