Central Nursing Home in Chicago has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality scores and 2-star health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 2.27 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it had $57,261 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $57,261recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.268.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.33
Licensed practical nurses
0.55
Nurse aides
1.39
Weekend nursing
2.17
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
1.1%0.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%0.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15%3.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
44%3.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.3%16.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—6.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21%23.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
98.8%99.4%Worsening
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
—49.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%99.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—33.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited June 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $40,460 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $57,261 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2025
$40,460
Federal fine
Sep 20, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
193.8 residents on an average day (79% of 245 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 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.