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Avantara Aurora
400 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avantara Aurora is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Aurora, Illinois, certified for 87 beds and caring for about 77 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 52.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kane Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.4 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 40.5% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $19,250 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 14 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×4 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | C | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.6%, RNs 21.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.6% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Aurora Skilled Nursing Facility Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakway Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 11/01/2020 |
| Aurora Property Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2024 |
| Forbright Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| Aurora Property Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2020 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2025 |
| Miller Cooper & Co, Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Fox River | Elgin | 94 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Greenfields of Geneva | Geneva | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 44.2 | $14K | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Highland Oaks | Elgin | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 45.8 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Michaelsen Health Center | Batavia | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21.2 | $9K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Alden Courts of Waterford | Aurora | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31.7 | $22K | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab | North Aurora | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | $2K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Crescent Care of Elgin | Elgin | 88 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.1 | $45K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Kane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avantara Aurora been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Avantara Aurora been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avantara Aurora compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avantara Aurora?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oakway Operations LLC, Forbright Bank and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avantara Aurora last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.