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2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 · (773) 889-1333 · 245 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 661 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 2/5.
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 2.24 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.35. Weekend total: 2.07. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 45 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-06-17 |
| 2026-05-29 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-17 |
| 2026-01-02 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-01-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-01-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-01-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-01-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-09-24 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-05-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-07-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-07-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-06-30 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Fine | $42,700 |
| 2026-05-29 | Payment Denial | 2 days payment denial |
| 2025-08-01 | Fine | $26,299 |
| 2024-09-20 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 45% | since 05/01/2018 |
| MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 45% | since 05/01/2018 |
| MERMELSTEIN, JOSEPH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 05/01/2015 |
| TEN CHICAGO LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2018 |
| MERMELSTEIN, MARVIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2015 |
| HICKMAN, DOREEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2025 |
| MERMELSTEIN, MARVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2015 |
| RYABOV, YAKOV | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2018 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Central Nursing Home — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 145648), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/central-nursing-home-chicago-il/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145648. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.