NORWOOD CROSSING

Norwood Crossing is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located at 6016 North Nina Avenue in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP code 60631), situated in Cook County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Norwood Crossing has 131 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for Norwood Crossing is 3 out of 5, reflecting results from standard state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and indicates a higher reported level of nursing staff relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, consistent with the national average, and is derived from clinical data reported for residents in areas such as mobility, medication use, and hospital readmissions. Norwood Crossing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet Illinois state income and asset requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about payment options should consult directly with the facility regarding current availability and any additional private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Norwood Crossing presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating dimensions. Its overall rating of 3 stars matches the national average, while its staffing rating of 4 stars places it above average in that category. Both the health inspection and quality measure ratings of 3 stars fall in line with national norms. The facility is located within the city of Chicago and serves residents in the surrounding northwest side neighborhoods and Cook County area. As a non-profit corporation, the facility operates under a governance structure that differs from for-profit ownership models, though CMS ratings reflect operational outcomes independent of ownership classification.