CENTRAL NURSING HOME
2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · CCN 145648
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 245
- Avg residents/day
- 185.6
- Phone
- 7738891333
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-09 | 17 | 12.2 | 9.5 | +4.8 worse |
| 2 | 2023-07-12 | 14 | 12.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2022-06-03 | 10 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -3.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 4 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.31 | 47.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.36 | 35.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 1.79 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $57,261
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (41)1 immediate jeopardy
- EF0584Honor 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.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-09-24 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-08-09 · Health · corrected 2024-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-22 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-22 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-06-30 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2022-06-03 · Health · corrected 2022-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | 2018-05-01 |
| MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | 2018-05-01 |
| TEN CHICAGO LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2018-05-01 |
| MERMELSTEIN, JOSEPH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2015-05-01 |
| STERN, YONATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-05-01 |
| MORGENSTERN, PHILLIP | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-05-01 |
Other facilities in CHICAGO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO | ★★★★★ | 72 |
| LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| TERRACES AT THE CLARE | ★★★★★ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.