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Central Nursing Home
2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
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.
Central Nursing Home is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for 245 beds and caring for about 199 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 13, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $86K and 1 payment denial.
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 46.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
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 | 45 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.4 | 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 | 46.5% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $85,800 | $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: 9 Aug 2024, 12 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×25 E ×11 F ×7
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Jan 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Jan 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Aug 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | 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 | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | 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 | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 29 May 2026 | Fine | $42,700 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Fine | $26,299 | |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.5%, RNs 46.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 3.2% | 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 | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Central Nursing Home Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Chicago LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2018 |
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2015 |
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 Central Nursing Home been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Central Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $86K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Central Nursing Home 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 Central Nursing Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ten Chicago LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Central Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Aug 2024.
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.