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
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-day | 5.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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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
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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.