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South Shore Rehabilitation

2425 East 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60649

CCN 145977 · For-profit, limited liability company · 248 certified beds · chain Extended Care Clinical

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.

Certified for 248 beds, South Shore Rehabilitation serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1998.

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 4.

Inspectors recorded 56 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 22, 22 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.

CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $481K and 1 payment denial.

Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 44.2%.

56health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles6 at actual harm or worse
$481Kfines listed by CMS6 penalties in period
3.0nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.3
78%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)193 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityCook Co. medianIllinois medianUS average
Overall star rating1223.0
Health citations, 3 cycles56373428.7
Citations per 100 beds22.623.828.426.8
Total nurse hours per resident day3.03.23.33.9
RN hours per resident day0.40.70.60.7
Nursing staff turnover44.2%39.7%43.4%45.8%
Fines listed$480,663$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

Cycle 1 (latest)12
Cycle 222
Cycle 322

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2025, 26 Jul 2024.

Severity mix: J ×3 G ×3 D ×26 E ×15 F ×9

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 dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
30 Jun 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation6 Jul 2026
7 Aug 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey11 Aug 2025
7 Aug 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey11 Aug 2025
9 Jul 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint investigation31 Jul 2025
2 May 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation5 May 2025
2 May 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation5 May 2025
22 Jan 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint investigation24 Jan 2025
13 Sep 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation14 Sep 2024
26 Jul 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.FStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey9 Aug 2024
5 Jun 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation10 Jun 2024
5 Jun 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation10 Jun 2024
5 Jun 2024F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation10 Jun 2024
26 Jan 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint investigation6 Feb 2024
18 Dec 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint investigation19 Dec 2023
18 Dec 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation19 Dec 2023
29 Sep 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation19 Dec 2023
29 Sep 2023F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint investigation13 Oct 2023
29 Sep 2023F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation13 Oct 2023
29 Sep 2023F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation13 Oct 2023
29 Sep 2023F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint investigation13 Oct 2023
14 Jun 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.EStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.EStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey7 Jul 2023
14 Jun 2023F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey7 Jul 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
9 Jul 2025Fine$147,246
13 Sep 2024Fine$14,050
26 Jul 2024Fine$39,312
26 Jan 2024Fine$126,413
29 Sep 2023Payment denial—55 days
29 Sep 2023Fine$153,642

Staffing

Total nursing3.05 h
Nurse aides1.84 h
LPN0.84 h
RN0.37 h
Weekend total2.68 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.2%, RNs 63.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityIllinois medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay4.1%11.5%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.3%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.5%2.6%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.3%1.5%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay6.3%12.2%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay6.0%4.3%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay19.0%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: 71st And Exchange Opco Llc. Chain: Extended Care Clinical (9 facilities).

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
3401 Hennepin Member LLCDirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/16/2023
Extended Care Clinical LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/06/2023
Extended Care Consulting LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/06/2023
Roth & Co, LLPAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/06/2023

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

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Addolorata VillaWheeling865352427.9$181K28 May 2026
Alden Estates of EvanstonEvanston995541212.1—19 Dec 2025
Alden Estates of SkokieSkokie5655435.4—24 Oct 2024
Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCCHoffman Estates2175422913.4$8K11 Mar 2026
Aperion Care NilesNiles995422121.2$12K29 May 2026
Ascension Nazarethville PlaceDes Plaines6855457.4—31 Dec 2025
Bella Terra StreamwoodStreamwood214552167.5—20 Dec 2025
Brandel Health and RehabNorthbrook10255532.9—12 Sep 2025

All 202 facilities in Cook County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has South Shore Rehabilitation been cited for?

56 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.

Has South Shore Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $481K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.

How does staffing at South Shore Rehabilitation compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates South Shore Rehabilitation?

It is part of the Extended Care Clinical chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 3401 Hennepin Member LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was South Shore Rehabilitation last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 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.