Maple Crest’s New owner manages the following properties & their 2009 Tribune Evaluations

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State Report

Renaissance at 87th Street has many complaints going back to 2002. It is a 210 bed facility. Several letters of non-compliance with federal  regulations were submitted by the State of Illinois.  All of the items in the darker blue are available for viewing on the internet.  To interact and read these reports go to: http://www.idph.state.il.us/webapp/LTCApp/federalsurvey.jsp?facilityid=6014831 and (1) imput the nursing home name—Renaissance to 87th Street the (2) click on “Survey” in left column

Following the Illinois Department of Public Health is a 2009 Tribune study evaluating nursing homes using the IDPH surveys and police data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renaissance at 87th Street

See: http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/the-renaissance-at-87th-street/

Here is the Chicago Tribune’s evaluation of the state reports and police incident reports.

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Bronzeville Park Nursing & Living Center

The following Chicago Tribune Report on safety concerns regarding Nucare’s Bronzeville Park Nursing & Living Center, is from the 2009 Chicago Tribune Research Project:   Illinois nursing home safety reports

Its Sources: Illinois Department of Public Health, Medicare, Chicago Police Department, The Chicago Reporter,
Tribune research.

Some data processing for this project was performed by
ILM Corporation of Fredericksburg, Va.

David Jackson, Gary Marx, Sam Roe, Joe Germuska, Ryan Mark and Brian Boyer | Tribune reporters
Sept. 29, 2009

The report shown below for Bronzeville Park Nursing & Living Center is available at

http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/bronzeville-park-nursing-living-center/

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Imperial Grove Pavilion

The following is taken from Chicago Tribunes 2009 study at:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/the-imperial-grove-pavilion/

The Renaissance of South Shore

California Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation

See:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/california-gardens-nursing-rehab-center/

Renaissance at Midway

See:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/the-renaissance-at-midway/

Claremont Hanover Park

Jackson Square Nursing and Rehabilitation

See at:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/jackson-square-nursing-rehab-center/

Forest Villa Extended Healthcare

See at:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/forest-villa-nursing-rehabilitation-llc/

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Renaissance at Park South

See at:http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/renaissance-park-south/ 

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Renaissance at Hillside

See at: http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/renaissance-at-hillside/

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Monroe Pavilion Health and and Treatment Center

see at:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/monroe-pavillion-health-and-treatment-center/

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Claremont Buffalo Grove

See at:  http://nursinghomes.apps.chicagotribune.com/nursing-home/claremont-rehab-living-center/

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Boone County Health Department: A new or old position?

The following is taken from page 4, Boone County Journal for December 2, 2011 available on line at:  http://www.boonecountyjournal.com/news/2011/Boone-County-News-12-02-11.pdf#page=2

County Board asked to accept new ownership at Maple Crest Nursing Home

Prior to the Maple Crest discussion I addressed the subcommittee and complained that news of such a major event should have been released to the public before now.

This evening’s Boone County Board subcommittee on Health and Human Services released to the public the news that the Kensington Group of Morton Grove is selling their business interest in the Maple Crest Nursing Home to Nucare, Lincolnwood, Illinois. 

The subcommittee became aware of the situation some weeks ago. The item was not discussed at last month’s subcommittee because the employees of Maple Crest had not be informed of the sale; they were informed until just two days ago. 

The sales transaction is schedule to occur on January 1, 2012.  The county owns the Maple Crest Nursing Home and managed the nursing home  prior to leasing the facility to the Kensington Group. Technically the county board has a right of refusal and can refuse to transfer the lease for the land and building to the Nucare Group. The County Administrator, Mr. Terrinoni  and States Attorney, Michelle Courier, with “due diligent” are reviewing new lease  and will present evidence regarding  Nucare’s suitability to succeed the Kensington Group.

A representative of Kensington Group was present and stated that the group is selling all of its portfolio of 14 nursing homes to Nucare. Kensington will maintain ownership and management of one nursing home in Rockford.  Kensington also owns Northwoods in Belvidere.  The explanation for selling was: The chief principal in Kensington, Mr. Bellows is 71 years old.  The group sought financing for needed modernization of  their fourteen nursing homes but were unable to obtain lending.  Because of this and his age, Mr. Bellows decided to sell out.

Several members of the county board questioned the Kensington representative concerning why Kensington wanted an amendment to the lease just four months ago and did not mention they were considering selling? 

The Nucare Executive Committee-- CEO, Chairman of Board and two Vice-Presidents-- discussed their company and their plans for Maple Crest.  The firm has a sizeable line of bank credit ($17million) and arranged financing from GE Capital. The Kensington Group will also take back a debt position as part of the sale.  As of yet detailed financial reports for Nucare and its related entities have not been submitted.  Mr. Mattison (R. District 3) requested that a review of such financials be made.

 

The information below was obtained at Illinois Department of Health, at:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/webapp/LTCApp/Holding_Company.jsp?facilityid=6005706

 

Some of  Nucare’s Principals

 

Other Nursing Homes which David Hartman has ownership: 

 

 

 

Updates of additional information will be posting when available.

More Now Disagree with Tea Party – Even in Tea Party Districts

The following is taken from:  http://www.people-press.org/2011/11/29/more-now-disagree-with-tea-party-%E2%80%93-even-in-tea-party-districts/?src=prc-headline

Boone County’s next Congressman Walsh-Ruscitti-Hultgren?

That is the #1 what-if story run in the Daily Herald and repeated by Cal Skinner’ McHenry County Blog-- If the Democratic drawn 8/14th Districts are not approved by the courts and Tea Partier, Joe Walsh runs elsewhere. And of course that is the background story in as much as Boone County will not even be affected if the Democratic drawn district meet legal muster.  So the fate of who is our next Congressman/women might be in the hands of the courts and state Republican party.

Click on the following for the original newspaper story:  http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111128/news/711289660/

 

Click on following for Mr. Skinner’s story:  http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2011/11/29/daily-herald-reports-walsh-may-run-in-8th-congressional-district-nrcc-search-over/