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HomeIllinoisCalifornia Terrace

California Terrace

2829 South California Blvd, Chicago, IL 606087738478061WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.1on Google(60 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
297
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
5 fine(s) totaling $363,575

How California Terrace Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IL average
2.6/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IL average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IL average
2.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.21 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.40 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.1%
IL average
44.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.21 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.40 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
50
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
28
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 14, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 22 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Cook County 65+
793,931
15.2% of county
County Population
5,225,367
Cook County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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California Terrace is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois with 297 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
297
Avg Residents/Day
250
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 9, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
28
Weighted Score
301.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (88)

F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Dec 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0914Potential for Harm

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jan 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 58 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$363,575
Number of Fines
5
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineNov 17, 2023
$13,039
FineSep 15, 2023
$14,745
FineJan 17, 2024
$37,700
FineOct 9, 2024
$139,231
FineMar 6, 2024
$158,860

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.29 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.21 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total1.90 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.1%
RN Turnover
13.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MTJ HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization20%Jun 1, 2023
BLONDER, MOSHE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual28%Jun 1, 2023
SINGER, AHARON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual28%Jun 1, 2023
COHEN, MAYER5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jun 1, 2023
SINGER, TZVI5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jun 1, 2023
TARJAN, TERRAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2023
SINGER, AHARONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for California Terrace and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
California Terrace
Chicago, ILCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $363,575
Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr
Chicago, IL1.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $54,464
Aperion Care International
Chicago, IL2.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $106,504
Archer Heights Healthcare
Chicago, IL3.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $596,515
Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab
Chicago, IL3.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Warren Barr South Loop
Chicago, IL3.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $240,888
Ryze on the Avenue
Chicago, IL3.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $192,821
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
California Terrace
Chicago, IL · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$363,575
Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr
Chicago, IL
1.3 mi1/52/51/5$54,464
Aperion Care International
Chicago, IL
2.4 mi1/52/51/5$106,504
Archer Heights Healthcare
Chicago, IL
3.5 mi1/51/51/5$596,515
Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab
Chicago, IL
3.7 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Warren Barr South Loop
Chicago, IL
3.7 mi1/52/51/5$240,888
Ryze on the Avenue
Chicago, IL
3.7 mi1/51/51/5$192,821

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for California Terrace?▾
California Terrace has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does California Terrace cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). California Terrace participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has California Terrace had any health inspection violations?▾
California Terrace had 28 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 5 fine(s) totaling $363,575.
What are the staffing levels at California Terrace?▾
California Terrace provides 2.21 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.51 LPN hours, and 1.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.1%.
How many beds does California Terrace have?▾
California Terrace has 297 certified beds with an average of 250 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Saba Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near California Terrace?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 6 in Chicago. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about California Terrace?▾
On Google Maps, California Terrace has a rating of 2.1 out of 5 based on 60 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Saba Healthcare

This chain operates 11 facilities. View all →