Russell Rocco
Jul 2026
You can tell the staff really care about their patients. Dad's in good hands.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 122
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 122
- Inspections
- View history (46 citations)
- Location
- Directly across from a hospital
- Nurse staffing ratio
- One nurse covers 14-18 patients per shift
- Wound care leadership
- Wound care led by certified WCC nurse director
- Recent recognition
- 2025 US News Best Nursing Homes short-term rehab award
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Warren Barr Oak Lawn are sharply split: many families praise the admissions team, therapists, and specific nurses and social workers by name for helping residents recover mobility after surgery or hospital stays. However, a large number of other reviewers describe serious neglect concerns, including slow response to call buttons, soiled or unchanged briefs, unanswered phones, and dismissive communication from staff and social workers during discharge planning.
The Good
- Admissions staff (Amanda) frequently praised by name
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy well-regarded
- Several named social workers praised for helpfulness
- Facility often described as clean and well-maintained
- Located directly across from a hospital
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow or ignored call-button response
- Several accounts of soiled beds/briefs left unchanged for hours
- Repeated complaints that facility phones go unanswered
- Multiple reports of dismissive or unhelpful social workers during discharge
- One formal complaint alleging physical mishandling of a resident
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Warren Barr Oak Lawn is a senior living community in Oak Lawn, Illinois offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 130 reviews.
About Warren Barr Oak Lawn
Warren Barr Oak Lawn is a skilled nursing facility in Oak Lawn, Illinois, providing short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and specialized wound care services. The community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies delivered by a professional team experienced in caring for older adults, along with round-the-clock nursing supervision.
The facility's short-term rehabilitation program focuses on post-hospital recovery, helping residents regain mobility, function, and independence following surgery or illness in a medically supervised environment. Memory care services provide holistic care for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, featuring round-the-clock secure supervision, assistance with daily living, and specialized programming. The facility also offers comprehensive wound care led by a WCC certified Nurse Director and certified wound specialist, with an interdisciplinary team managing wounds ranging from simple to complex cases.
Warren Barr Oak Lawn has received recognition including the US News Best Nursing Homes 2025 award for short-term rehabilitation and the 2026 AHCA National Quality Award Program Bronze Award. The community recently invested in renovations to enhance the resident experience and create a nurturing, comfortable environment that promotes healing and well-being.
Types of Care at Warren Barr Oak Lawn
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Warren Barr Oak Lawn
3.3overall · 130 ratings combined
3.3★ on Google (130)
William Sykes
Jul 2026
I was skeptical about putting my Dad in a rehab facility but therapy he needed after breaking his leg was more than in home could provide after hearing so many negative things about them i toured this facility and i spoke with Amanda she made me feel comfortable and assured me if i had any concerns that she would personally address them, Well im so happy that my Dad got the therapy he needed and thank you to the wonderful therapy team especially Tim! the treatment he deserved if he ever need to return to a facility we will definitely pick this place again and again.
Jorge Iglesias
Jul 2026
This place went above and beyond to take care of my mother when we needed it the most. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to get assistance from.
Rikki Levitin
Jul 2026
This facility gave my grandma top quality care and treated my family like VIP guests! We appreciate all they did for us and highly recommend this facility for you loved ones.
Suri Ninio
Jul 2026
Super clean facilities, kind and caring staff and great rehab provided. Would recommend, thank you for your kindness!
Government Inspection History
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 46 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 17, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2026
Dec 26, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2025
Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 3, 2025
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2025
Jul 24, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Dec 22, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 4, 2023
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Warren Barr Oak Lawn offer?
Warren Barr Oak Lawn offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Warren Barr Oak Lawn located?
Warren Barr Oak Lawn is located at 9401 South Kostner Avenue in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
What do families say about Warren Barr Oak Lawn?
Reviews of Warren Barr Oak Lawn are sharply split: many families praise the admissions team, therapists, and specific nurses and social workers by name for helping residents recover mobility after surgery or hospital stays. However, a large number of other reviewers describe serious neglect concerns, including slow response to call buttons, soiled or unchanged briefs, unanswered phones, and dismissive communication from staff and social workers during discharge planning.
How did Warren Barr Oak Lawn do on recent health and safety inspections?
Warren Barr Oak Lawn had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 46 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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