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Avondale Estates of Elgin
Avondale Estates of Elgin, 1754-1760 Capital Street, Elgin, Illinois 60124
The overall rating for Avondale Estates of Elgin is much above average. The facility is located in Elgin, Illinois which is a northwestern suburb to the city of Chicago lying approximately 48.8 miles from the center of the city. It has 120 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. Avondale Estates of Elgin is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. A Continuing Care Retirement Community offers multiple housing options for different levels of nursing needs and care. A nursing home is typically the most service-intensive housing option. Residents may move from one level to another based on their medical needs. Avondale Estates of Elgin has a resident council only. The ownership of the facility is a for-profit business under the legal name of Avondale Estates of Elgin, LLC.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The health inspection rating for Avondale Estates of Elgin is above average. The most recent health inspection resulted in 4 health citations. The full report was filed on June 21, 2018. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 10.4. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 7.8.
In addition to the regular health inspections, a complaint inspection will result when an individual resident, family member or loved one reports to the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services that some violation or noncompliance has taken place. Between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 there were no complaint inspections. Over the last 3 years, there was 1 complaint that resulted in citation. The inspection rating of Avondale Estates of Elgin is above average.
The staffing rating for Avondale Estates of Elgin is above average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Avondale Estates of Elgin is 2 hours and 20 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 24 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 33 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day is 1 hour and 52 minutes compared to just 46 minutes for the Illinois average and 41 minutes for the national average. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Avondale Estates of Elgin is 15 minutes. The Illinois and national averages are both 5 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating for this facility is much above average.
The quality of resident care rating at Avondale Estates of Elgin is much above average. 29.7% of Avondale Estates of Elgin’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission. The Illinois average is 24.6% with the national average being 22.6%. 18.3% of Avondale Estates of Elgin’s short-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is lower at 10.2% as is the national average of 12.3%. 74.2% of Avondale Estates of Elgin’s short-stay residents showed improvement in their ability to move around on their own compared to 63.5% for the Illinois average and 66.8% being the national average. 67.2% of Avondale Estates of Elgin’s short-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 74.7% with the national average being 83.2%.
Avondale Estates of Elgin did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1 Vital Statistics
Number of Beds: 120 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2 Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Above Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home’s weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |  | Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home’s staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |  | Above Average |
| RN Staffing | | Much Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Much Above Average |
3 Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Avondale Estates Of Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 79.8% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 67.2% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 0.6% | 2.1% |
4 Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Avondale Estates Of Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | Not Available% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | Not Available% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 18.8% |
5 Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection: 04/17/2019
Total number of health deficiencies: 6
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois: 10.6
