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Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
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.
Community First Medical Center, in Chicago, Illinois, is certified for 66 beds under for-profit, individual ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 7.6 hours per resident per day (5.4 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.3 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.6 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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, 1 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×4 F ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Sep 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 7 Oct 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 | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.3%, RNs 28.6%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
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, individual.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Community First Medical Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Community First Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Community First Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.6 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Community First Medical Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Community First Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Aug 2024; 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.