GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 701 West North Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60160. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 32 certified beds, making it a smaller-scale facility relative to many others in the region. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest rating available on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component areas. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting results from standard state inspections and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including both registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which reflects clinical data across a set of measures related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations. All three component ratings are at or above the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, consistent with its dual certification status. Individuals relying on either federal program for skilled nursing or long-term care coverage may be eligible for services at this facility. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (708) 450-4908 to confirm current bed availability, specific coverage details, and any additional private-pay or insurance arrangements that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital performs above the national average across all reported CMS rating categories. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. This facility's 5-star overall rating, combined with 5-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing, places it in the top tier nationally. The quality measure rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. As a smaller facility with 32 certified beds, it serves a more limited census than many larger nursing homes, which can have implications for staffing ratios and operational characteristics. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data reported to and verified by CMS at the time of the most recent assessment cycle.