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Ryze West

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5130 West Jackson Boulevard, South Austin · Chicago, IL 60644234 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 47 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (31 vs median 11.0)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in IL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · $211,007 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has a strong therapy team and an active social calendar, the recent trend of negative reviews regarding hygiene and staff professionalism is concerning. We strongly recommend that you conduct an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to observe the actual environment and staffing levels before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

47 reviews on Google
Ryze West presents a polarized environment where experiences vary drastically between high-quality, compassionate care and reports of neglect. While many families praise the facility for its recent management improvements, cleanliness, and dedicated therapy staff, others report severe issues including poor hygiene, unprofessional conduct, and communication failures. Prospective families should be aware that while some find the facility welcoming, others have documented significant concerns regarding basic maintenance and patient safety.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean4.0Activities8.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated and professional therapy department
  • Engaging activities and events for residents
  • Responsive and caring social services staff
  • Visible improvements under recent management

Concerns

  • Unprofessional and rude staff behavior (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor facility hygiene and persistent odors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication and management responsiveness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Physical building maintenance issues (holes in walls, lighting) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.72023(19)3.52024(8)3.42025(17)2.22026(5)

Distribution · 49 analyzed

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30
4
5
3
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2
0
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16 reviews posted between Dec 13, 2023Dec 15, 2023 · 15 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that resident and family input to drive day-to-day improvements in the facility?
  • 2Given the recent focus on facility updates, what specific maintenance or renovation projects are currently prioritized to improve the living environment for residents?
  • 3We understand that staffing and care consistency are top priorities; what steps are you taking to ensure that all staff members maintain a consistently professional and supportive approach when interacting with residents?
  • 4Could you walk us through your current protocols for facility sanitation and odor management to ensure a comfortable and clean environment for everyone?
  • 5With your therapy department being a noted strength, how do you integrate those services into the daily activity schedule to keep residents engaged and mobile?
  • 6How does your nursing team manage medication administration and communication with families to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding any health changes?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy department got her up and walking after her hip surgery

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The facility is always clean and well-maintained, and the nurses take the time to explain care plans and medication updates.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★

The room smelled so bad! There's 3 people to a room. The floors were dirty and sticky. Furniture has chips in it, filthy....just overall bad.

Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 47 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.18hrs
25%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.37hrs
58%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
62%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility97.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
73.6%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Cook
85.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.9%
Better than Avg
Here
3.9%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Cook
9.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
14.4%
IL
14.2%
Cook
8.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.0%
US
15.5%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.1%
Better than Avg
Here
97.1%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
Cook
87.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.1%
Better than Avg
Here
92.1%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.6%
Better than Avg
Here
83.6%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
Cook
54.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Cook
2.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
5penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
30 complaint-triggered
$211,007 in fines

Families have filed numerous complaints against this facility, with 40% of deficiencies stemming from family reports. Ryze West shows recurring problems with treatment and care quality, medication management, and accident prevention across multiple surveys. While the facility corrects cited issues, the pattern of repeated violations in the same care areas—particularly around proper treatment delivery and safety supervision—suggests systemic challenges that persist despite corrections.

Dec 1, 2025Complaint
1
0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Aug 11, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jun 27, 2025Complaint
2
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 22, 2025Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 25, 2025Complaint
1
0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Mar 25, 2025Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 29, 2024

$40,326

Payment Denial

Aug 29, 2024

3-day denial

Fine

May 24, 2024

$27,589

Fine

Aug 18, 2023

$60,025

Payment Denial

Aug 18, 2023

102-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ryze West

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Aliya Five Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Aliya Five Member a LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

12%

Key personnel

Gmcc II LLC5% or Greater Security InterestGreystone Cre Notes 2021-Hc2 Ltd.5% or Greater Security InterestWeinfeld, EfriamManaging Control - Governing BodyGmcc II LLCManagerGupta, VivekManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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