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CALIFORNIA TERRACE

CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 297 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.2949 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. 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.