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Ahva Care of Stickney

A middle-range Medicare rating. Review each component and visit in person before deciding.

3900 South Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, IL 60402|51 beds|Licensed & active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.5/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)

No Medicare penalties on record · 2 findings in latest survey

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Ahva Care of Stickney has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include dedicated and professional therapy team. Some reviewers note concerns about persistent strong odor of urine throughout the facility (mentioned by 5 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.

Google Reviews

38 public Google reviews available

AHVA Care of Stickney receives highly polarized feedback, with reviews oscillating between reports of severe neglect and praise for a small, family-oriented environment. Critics consistently highlight concerns regarding facility cleanliness, odors, and staffing levels, while supporters frequently commend the therapy department and the attentiveness of the front office staff.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Dedicated and professional therapy team
Small, family-oriented environment
Attentive front office staff
Personalized care approach

Concerns

Persistent strong odor of urine throughout the facility (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Understaffing and slow response times for basic needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Unsanitary conditions and facility maintenance issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Medication management and care plan errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 38 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed your team is very active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily care plans?
2With your smaller, 51-resident capacity, how do you ensure that staff are able to provide timely assistance when a resident needs help with basic daily tasks?
3I see your therapy team is highly regarded; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure consistent care throughout the rest of the day?
4What is your current protocol for maintaining facility cleanliness and managing odors to ensure a comfortable living environment for all residents?
5Given the recent focus on medication management, what specific safeguards or double-check systems do you have in place to ensure accuracy for your residents?
6Could you walk me through a typical day for a resident here, and how you tailor those activities to keep them engaged in such a close-knit community?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The facility is nice and neat and my favorite part was the therapy cats! They are so cute and friendly and I can see the other residents really loved them.”

Family member · 2025★★★★★

“The nursing staff is truly exceptional—kind, attentive, and consistently patient. They made sure she was comfortable, well-cared for, and supported every step of the way.”

Family member · 2025★★★★★

“The place smells really bad and my dad was always laying in pee. The employees are very nice but when it comes to changing we had to wait more than hour which is unbelievable”

Family member · 2018★☆☆☆☆

Source: 38 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

1.07hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.00hrs

98%

All nurses + aides combined

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility99.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

99.3%

12.1%

52.5%

Cook

71.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility31.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

31.1%

15.3%

15.9%

Cook

9.8%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.9%

Better than Avg

Here

10.9%

15.5%

21.8%

Cook

26.5%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.0%

Better than Avg

Here

13.0%

19.4%

21.1%

Cook

17.8%

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.9%

Better than Avg

Here

6.9%

14.4%

14.2%

Cook

9.3%

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.5%

Better than Avg

Here

97.5%

95.5%

91.8%

Cook

90.1%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility28.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

28.9%

79.8%

63.1%

Cook

57.2%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility32.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

32.2%

81.8%

69.0%

Cook

59.2%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

5.2%

1.6%

2.4%

Cook

2.9%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

20findings in history

Latest survey: 2 · well below IL avg (12.0)

7 complaint-triggered findings

This facility has had multiple families file complaints that triggered inspections, resulting in 6 complaint-related deficiencies including serious concerns about resident safety and abuse prevention. The most recurring issues involve emergency preparedness, environmental safety, and dietary staffing, with problems persisting across multiple years through 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of ongoing safety and care issues, particularly those serious enough to prompt family complaints, warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Mar 25, 2026Complaint1 finding

0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jan 16, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Sep 23, 2024Complaint1 finding

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Sep 14, 2024Complaint1 finding

0678Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

May 23, 2024Routine5 findings

0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0023Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

0024Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Nov 17, 2023Complaint1 finding

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ahva Care of Stickney

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ahva Southwest Holdco, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Baver, Elana

Owner (parent company)

80%

Key personnel

Baver, ElanaOfficer / DirectorBaver, ElanaManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(708) 484-7543

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3900 South Oak Park Avenue

Stickney, IL 60402

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