Selfhelp Home of Chicago

908 West Argyle Street · Chicago, IL · 60640 · 7732710300

72 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 81 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 51
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 98
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 74
Context 5% 100

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: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.233.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.67≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year23%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 14, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E August 14, 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 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 14, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G September 6, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 12, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 12, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 12, 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 May 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F May 12, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F May 12, 2023

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 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 March 31, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2022

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected March 31, 2022 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146009 · certified since October 3, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.