Warren Barr South Loop
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 531 Google reviews
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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 (18 vs median 11.0)
- High staff turnover (64%)
- High RN turnover (72%)
Bottom 25% in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in LEGACY HEALTHCARE chain · $251,263 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility offers an excellent activity program and a modern rehab gym, the reports of severe neglect and hygiene issues are critical red flags. Families should conduct an unannounced visit to the specific floor where their loved one will reside and observe staff responsiveness and cleanliness firsthand before committing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
531 reviews on Google“Warren Barr South Loop receives a high volume of positive feedback, particularly from families and nursing students who praise the facility's cleanliness, modern therapy gym, and dedicated activity department. However, a recurring pattern of serious complaints exists regarding neglect, poor hygiene, and inadequate staffing levels, with multiple reviewers citing issues like untreated bedsores and unresponsive care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Modern, well-equipped therapy gym
- Highly active and engaging activity department
- Clean, well-maintained physical environment
- Supportive and professional administrative staff
Concerns
- Neglect leading to severe bedsores and infections (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Unsanitary conditions and persistent odors (urine/feces) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inattentive or lazy staff/lack of responsiveness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- High reliance on agency staff with communication barriers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 235 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed the administration is very responsive to feedback online; how does the leadership team involve families in addressing care concerns?
- 2With the highly-rated activity department, what are some of the favorite daily outings or group events currently happening for residents?
- 3Can you walk us through your specific protocols for skin integrity monitoring and preventing pressure ulcers?
- 4How do you ensure consistent communication and continuity of care when there is a shift change or when agency staff are assisting?
- 5What specific systems are in place to ensure medication administration is accurate and that there are no delays in doses?
- 6How do you manage the cleanliness of the resident rooms and common areas to ensure a fresh and sanitary environment throughout the day?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The lobby staff are friendly and very professional, just wish the care of the patient waa better, bedsore is not a good look and to have gotten so bad that it was to bone, the smell on the 3rd floor make me want to vomit every time I visit.”
“The activity department sincerely and thoroughly gets to know each resident on a personal level and really treats them like family.”
“The day my mother was transferred to the facility they threw her in the room and she had feces on her, while the nurse on duty was too busy downstairs ordering food herself.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Warren Barr South Loop has significant quality concerns, with families filing numerous complaint reports leading to 36 deficiencies. The facility repeatedly struggles with accident prevention and safety, pressure ulcer care, and providing proper treatment according to care plans. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of recurring safety and care issues across multiple complaint-driven inspections suggests ongoing challenges with consistent quality care delivery.
Oct 1, 2025Complaint1
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 29, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 12, 2025Complaint1
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.
Apr 4, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Feb 21, 2025Routine19
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Jan 24, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Feb 21, 2025
3-day denial
Fine
Oct 25, 2024
$14,260
Payment Denial
Jul 19, 2024
13-day denial
Fine
Jul 19, 2024
$52,546
Payment Denial
Jan 31, 2024
38-day denial
Fine
Jan 31, 2024
$86,090
Payment Denial
Aug 3, 2023
93-day denial
Fine
Aug 3, 2023
$87,992
Fine
Jun 20, 2023
$3,176
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Warren Barr South Loop
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Legacy Healthcare
89 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 86 of 89 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Doros Generation Trust U/a/d 1/3/12
Owner · Organization
Gpn Family Trust U/a/d 4/28/08
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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