California Terrace (Chicago, IL) has a 1 of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.29 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility has had $139,231 in fines in the last 24 months along with a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $139,231recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2949.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.40
Licensed practical nurses
0.53
Nurse aides
1.36
Weekend nursing
1.99
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%0.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.7%5.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.3%9.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.2%10.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
100%100%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.9%81.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—54.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
41.5%65.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $139,231 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $392,635 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 9, 2024
$139,231
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2024
$158,860
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
$37,700
Federal fine
Nov 17, 2023
$13,039
Federal fine
Sep 15, 2023
$14,745
Federal fine
May 26, 2023
$29,060
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of SABA HEALTHCARE · 11 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
246.1 residents on an average day (83% of 297 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.