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19330 South Cottage Grove Glenwood, IL 60425 · Cook County
CMS certification number 145758 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Aliya of Glenwood a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Aliya of Glenwood as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.73 hours per resident per day at Aliya of Glenwood, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.36 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.33 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 51.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%). 3 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Aliya of Glenwood: Medicare and Medicaid
Aliya of Glenwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Illinois's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 5, 2026 and found 6 deficiencies, plus 22 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 63 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 63 citations at Aliya of Glenwood across 25 inspection dates, 46 of them from complaint investigations. 8 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 13, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (25) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, December 13, 2025). 7 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 18, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
June 5, 2026 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 18, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 8, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
April 26, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure 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.
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
March 20, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
March 5, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide 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.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
February 19, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
January 16, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
December 31, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 13, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 22, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
May 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
April 10, 2025 · 1 citation
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 3, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
March 7, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
December 2, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
October 4, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
September 10, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
June 14, 2024 · 10 citations
FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
FEnsure 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.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
May 10, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
April 15, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
December 14, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
November 30, 2023 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
November 13, 2023 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Questions to ask on a tour of Aliya of Glenwood
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 13, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 5, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
10 penalties in the last three years, including $207,110 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | Fine | $35,308 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 2 days of payments denied |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Fine | $66,079 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days of payments denied |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Fine | $13,910 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Fine | $29,211 |
| May 10, 2024 | Fine | $14,050 |
| May 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | 60 days of payments denied |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Fine | $8,554 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $39,998 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Aliya of Glenwood
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.4 mi
Franciscan Physicians Hospital LLC MunsterEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 30m for patients treated and sent home
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4.8 mi
Community Hospital MunsterEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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4.9 mi
Franciscan St Margaret Health - Dyer DyerEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 40m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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