WARREN BARR GOLD COAST

Warren Barr Gold Coast is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 66 West Oak Street in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60610. The facility operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and maintains 271 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (312) 705-5100. Warren Barr Gold Coast holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, placing it at the national average in that category. Its staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average, indicating that staffing levels at this facility are lower relative to comparable facilities across the country. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that are above the national norm. Warren Barr Gold Coast is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. This dual certification means the facility is able to serve residents who qualify for federal Medicare benefits, typically covering short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid, which generally covers long-term custodial care for those meeting financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current bed availability and specific coverage terms directly with the facility and their respective insurance or benefits administrators. In comparing Warren Barr Gold Coast to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. The overall 4-star rating is one point above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by its 5-star quality measure performance. However, the 2-star staffing rating is a notable area where the facility falls below average, and the 3-star health inspection rating is consistent with the national norm. Prospective residents, families, and referring providers may wish to weigh these individual component ratings alongside other factors, such as geographic location, specific services offered, and care needs, when evaluating this facility as part of a broader care planning process.