Nexus at Palos

Nexus at Palos holds a 1 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Illinois average of 2.5, as a nursing home in Palos Hills, Illinois, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.

nursing home in Palos Hills, Illinois

7085983460

Ratings

CMS 1/5 stars

• Health inspections: 1/5
• Staffing: 1/5
• Quality measures: 2/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $4,200–$6,500/month

About Nexus at Palos

Nexus at Palos is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Palos Hills, Illinois.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois average of 2.5.

Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 2 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 1 out of 5.

How to read Nexus at Palos's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for Nexus at Palos is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 1-star overall rating means Nexus at Palos scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.

For Nexus at Palos, CMS currently publishes 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 1 out of 5 for staffing, 2 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Illinois providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: the Illinois average is 2.5. Nexus at Palos rates 1 out of 5, in line with that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What Nexus at Palos's inspection record shows

No deficiency citations for Nexus at Palos appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.

Before you rely on a clean record, ask Nexus at Palos for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Illinois survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.

What nursing home costs near Palos Hills, Illinois

Illinois nursing home typically runs $4,200 to $6,500 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,350 — about $64,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from Nexus at Palos, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at Nexus at Palos depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call Nexus at Palos, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask Nexus at Palos on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Palos Hills providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 1 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about Nexus at Palos

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Illinois licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for Nexus at Palos; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Palos Hills.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Palos Hills will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

Nexus at Palos — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate Nexus at Palos?

Nexus at Palos holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5.

What are Nexus at Palos's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 1 out of 5, staffing 1 out of 5, quality measures 2 out of 5 for Nexus at Palos.

Who operates Nexus at Palos?

Nexus at Palos is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Palos Hills, Illinois?

Illinois nursing home typically runs $4,200–$6,500 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from Nexus at Palos — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is Nexus at Palos located?

Nexus at Palos is at 10426 SOUTH ROBERTS. You can reach the facility directly at 7085983460.