ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE
300 NORTH RIVER ROAD, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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How ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE Compares
ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE is a 68-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Des Plaines, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.3%) is below the Illinois average of 21.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 68 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Des Plaines, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.3% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE with other nursing homes in Des Plaines.
How is ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.3% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.9% here versus 5.0% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE's rating advantage in Des Plaines?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ASCENSION NAZARETHVILLE PLACE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Des Plaines
Des Plaines sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Des Plaines.
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