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HomeIllinoisCentral Nursing Home

Central Nursing Home

2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 606397738891333
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
245
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,801

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 245 certified beds with an average of 185.6 residents per day (76% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Aug 9, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $16,801 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.31 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.1%

Central Nursing Home is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois with 245 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored below average compared to Illinois facilities.

Beds
245
Avg Residents/Day
185.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 4, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
128.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (42)

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: Jan 2, 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: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Sep 24, 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: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 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 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: 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 9, 2024Corrected: 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 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: 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: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 12 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$16,801
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 20, 2024
$16,801

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

Nurse Aide1.39 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.31 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JOSEPH MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization45%May 1, 2018
MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization45%May 1, 2018
TEN CHICAGO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%May 1, 2018
MERMELSTEIN, JOSEPH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%May 1, 2015
STERN, YONATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2018
MORGENSTEIN, PHILIPW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Central Nursing Home?▾
Central Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Central Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Central Nursing Home had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 9, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $16,801 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Central Nursing Home?▾
Central Nursing Home provides 2.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 1.39 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Central Nursing Home have?▾
Central Nursing Home has 245 certified beds with an average of 185.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Central Nursing Home?▾
Yes, there are 76 other nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois with an average rating of 2.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Chicago nursing homes page.