Nursing home report
CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 297 beds
California Terrace (Chicago, IL) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, though quality measures are 4 stars. Reported nursing staffing is 2.21 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility had $205,351 in fines over the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Health inspections
Staffing
2.2054 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2054.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
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.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
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.
F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
A federal fine of $66,120 was recorded.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $139,231 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $414,950 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 24, 2026
Federal fine
Oct 9, 2024
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2024
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
Federal fine
Nov 17, 2023
Now operated by California Terrace, previously Symphony Encore.
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.
