Central Nursing Home in Chicago has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 2-star health inspections. It also has a recent abuse citation, $234,441 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.24 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: July 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $234,441recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2405.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.35
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
1.39
Weekend nursing
2.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
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
0.6%0.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%2.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.9%2.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%1.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.8%10.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—7.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.5%20.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
99.4%98.2%Improving
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
99.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—33.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%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 nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 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 2024 — 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.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $148,190 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,700 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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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 $26,750 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,299 was recorded.
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: 4 fines · $234,441 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jul 6, 2026
$148,190
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 29, 2026
2 days
Federal fine
May 29, 2026
$42,700
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2025
$26,750
Federal fine
Sep 20, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
199.3 residents on an average day (81% of 245 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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.