Foster Health & Rehab Center
2840 West Foster Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60625 · 7735612040
46 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $151,119 |
Inspection citations (58 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 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 January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 20, 2024 · 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 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 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 November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 16, 2023 | Fine | $151,119 |
| August 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146167 · certified since April 24, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.