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Foster Health & Rehab Center
2840 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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.
Certified for 46 beds, Foster Health & Rehab Center serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2014.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 15, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 126.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 39.4%.
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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 58 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 126.1 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.4% | 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: 11 Oct 2024, 9 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: L ×1 G ×1 H ×1 D ×29 E ×13 F ×13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Dec 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 | 12 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2025 |
| 11 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0642 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 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 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Nov 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 | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 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 | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | L | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | H | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 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 | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 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. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
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 39.4%, RNs 33.3%; 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 | 5.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.8% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.9% | 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: Foster Health & Rehabilitation Center Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Properties | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
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 Foster Health & Rehab Center been cited for?
58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Foster Health & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Foster Health & Rehab Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Foster Health & Rehab Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Foster Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Oct 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.