Generations at Applewood
21020 Kostner Avenue, Matteson, IL, 60443
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Generations Healthcare Network · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 154
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $521,986
- 5 records
- Payment denials
- 2
- records in this dataset
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- May 9, 2025$204,450
- Jan 15, 2025$33,040
- Dec 18, 2024$14,050
- Apr 8, 2024$161,680
- Dec 19, 2023$108,766
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- May 9, 202556 days
- Apr 8, 202455 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Barrish Group Limited Partnership | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bryan Barrish Trust Dtd 9/1/04 | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Ralph Gesualdo Childrens Trust | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Barrish, Bryan | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Gesualdo, Ralph | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Ruiz, Regina | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Winter, Thomas | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Winter, Thomas | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Looking for reviews of Generations at Applewood?
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Generations at Applewood
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Senior Living CCN 145000 | Washington, IL | 1 | 2 | 1 | Shown | $230,097 |
| Crescent Care of Elgin CCN 145004 | Elgin, IL | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $44,709 |
| Grove of Fox Valley,the CCN 145006 | Aurora, IL | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Duquoin Nursing & Rehab CCN 145008 | Du Quoin, IL | 2 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $26,260 |
| Alpine Care of Evanston CCN 145011 | Evanston, IL | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $40,258 |
| Allure of Knox County CCN 145012 | Galesburg, IL | 1 | 1 | 1 | Shown | $116,526 |
Continue your research
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- Generations Healthcare Network — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Generations at Applewood's CMS rating?
Generations at Applewood has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Generations at Applewood located?
Generations at Applewood is located at 21020 Kostner Avenue, Matteson, IL, 60443 in Cook County, and CMS lists 154 certified beds.
Does Generations at Applewood have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $521,986 in federal fine amounts and 2 payment-denial records for Generations at Applewood over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Generations at Applewood's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Generations at Applewood's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.65 across 202 facilities in Cook County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Generations at Applewood?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Generations at Applewood's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 145781
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 154
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 60 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 0558 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 0919 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 0686 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0609 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0656 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 0684 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 1, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | 0711 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Not available |
| May 9, 2025 | 0605 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 1, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0686 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0745 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0808 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0825 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0686 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 0686 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 6, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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