ALIYA OF HOMEWOOD

Aliya of Homewood is a skilled nursing facility located at 940 Maple Avenue in Homewood, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60430. The facility operates 132 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance across measured domains. Aliya of Homewood holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its individual domain ratings vary across categories. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a near-average performance based on findings from state inspections, complaint investigations, and incident reports. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower reported levels of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting strong performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Aliya of Homewood is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available for residents who meet income and asset criteria as determined by the state of Illinois. Individuals seeking information about private pay arrangements, supplemental insurance, or other payment options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (708) 799-0244. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Aliya of Homewood presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating and 5-star quality measure rating both exceed national averages, suggesting strong clinical outcomes relative to peer facilities nationwide. However, the 2-star staffing rating indicates that nurse staffing levels, as reported to CMS, are below what is seen in the average facility across the country. The 3-star health inspection rating is consistent with national norms. Families and administrators reviewing this facility for placement or referral purposes may wish to examine each domain rating independently, as aggregate scores can reflect different strengths and limitations depending on the priorities of the individual situation.