Central Nursing Home
2450 North Central Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60639 · 7738891333
245 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.27 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $43,100 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Fine | $26,299 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145648 · certified since August 4, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.