Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street · Chicago, IL · 60634 · 7732827000
66 certified beds For profit - Individual Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 4.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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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 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 1, 2023
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 September 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
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 October 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 7, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 7, 2022
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145548 · certified since November 12, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.