Nursing home / skilled nursing
Montgomery Place
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5550 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP code | 60637 |
| County | Cook |
| Phone | 773-753-4100 |
| Website | https://montgomeryplace.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 145748 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 19, 1993 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Montgomery Place is in 5550 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: 773-753-4100. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 117.000; 3 federal fines totaling $59442.00.
More about this provider
| Montgomery Place's own site presents a Hyde Park, Chicago retirement community where residents have been shaping the community for more than 30 years, offering four distinct levels of living that adapt as needs evolve — independent living, assisted living, memory support, and rehabilitation or nursing services — plus the Montgomery Club for non-residents and daily wellness and enrichment programming, at 5550 South Shore Drive. | |
| Services and programs | Four levels of living — independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, and rehabilitation or nursing services. The Montgomery Club gives non-residents access to wellness classes, heated pool, chef-prepared meals, arts programs and Friday Night Lectures for a monthly fee. Wellness and enrichment includes Tai Chi, watercolor classes, meditation and book clubs, plus a virtual tour of the campus. Assisted Living includes personalized care services, three chef-prepared meals daily, registered dietician consultations, indoor pool, fitness center, art studio and garden access, premium cable and internet and utilities, scheduled transportation including to medical appointments, weekly housekeeping, laundry and flat linen services, 24-hour security and emergency call system, on-site salon and barber services, personalized rehabilitation therapy programs, and 24-hour staff-led activities. |
| Who it serves | Residents across the community's four levels of living, from fully independent residents to those needing memory support or rehabilitation/nursing services; the Montgomery Club serves non-residents. |
| Visiting and contact details | 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637; Main Line (773) 753-4100; Rehabilitation (773) 753-4111; Life Care at Home (773) 358-7438; Sales and Marketing (773) 753-4582; Billing (773) 753-4107. A virtual tour is offered on the site. No visiting hours published. |
| Website | https://montgomeryplace.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.58 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.08 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 112 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 117.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 132 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 112 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 132 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-09-05 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 16 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.20576 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.85500 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.82678 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.40769 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.67100 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48143 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.01774 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 4 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 59442.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | MONTGOMERY PLACE |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 34.7 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Montgomery Place
Where is Montgomery Place located?
Montgomery Place is at 5550 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, Chicago, Illinois 60637.
What care and services does Montgomery Place offer?
Montgomery Place offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Montgomery Place Medicare-certified?
Yes. Montgomery Place is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Montgomery Place's quality rating?
CMS gives Montgomery Place an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Montgomery Place?
Call Montgomery Place at 773-753-4100.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.