RYZE AT THE RIDGE
6450 NORTH RIDGE BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
ALIYA FIVE HOLDINGS · 7 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 145832
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 136
- Phone
- (773) 743-8700
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies -15% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates RYZE AT THE RIDGE 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 50 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2024, 6 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 3 fines totalling $301,750 and 1 payment denial.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews RYZE AT THE RIDGE using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.41 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
50
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
6
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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34/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.41 hrs |
|---|---|
| IL median | 0.61 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 58.3% · Total nursing staff turnover: 44.2%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: August 23, 2024.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from June 9, 2022 to March 19, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 145832 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
2 immediate jeopardy, 4 actual harm issues found among 50 total deficiencies. 50 corrected.
Most recent inspection (March 19, 2026)
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 20, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2024
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 9, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2024
Inspection cycle 2 (July 30, 2025)
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 21, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2023
Inspection cycle 3 (June 9, 2022)
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 1, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 6, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 6, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 1, 2022
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 10, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 10, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 10, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 15, 2024
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 15, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 15, 2024
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 1, 2022
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 1, 2022
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
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| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $17,108 |
| April 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| March 7, 2024 | Fine | $91,403 |
| September 3, 2023 | Fine | $193,239 |
3 fines totalling $301,750.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- RYZE AT THE RIDGE
- Legal business name
- RYZE AT THE RIDGE LLC
- Address
- 6450 NORTH RIDGE BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
- Phone
- (773) 743-8700
- Provider number (CCN)
- 145832
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Operator
- ALIYA FIVE HOLDINGS · 7 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- June 1, 1995
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
The NursingHomeGrade score is our own calculation from these federal files — it is not a CMS rating and not a consumer review score. See exactly how the score is calculated · full methodology · source files and load dates.
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