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California Terrace
2829 South California Blvd, Chicago, IL 60608
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Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
California Terrace is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for 297 beds and caring for about 250 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 86 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (28, 24, 34 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $364K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 41.1%.
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86health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles7 at actual harm or worse
$364Kfines listed by CMS5 penalties in period
2.2nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.3
84%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)250 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 86 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.0 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $363,575 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Aug 2025, 9 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×6 D ×34 E ×25 F ×18 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 2 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | C | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2024 | Fine | $139,231 | |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Fine | $158,860 | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Fine | $37,700 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Fine | $13,039 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | Fine | $14,745 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.1%, RNs 13.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.5% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.1% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: California Terrace Snf Llc. Chain: Saba Healthcare (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtj Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 06/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has California Terrace been cited for?
86 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has California Terrace been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $364K in the period covered.
How does staffing at California Terrace compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.2 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates California Terrace?
It is part of the Saba Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mtj Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was California Terrace last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.