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Center Home Hispanic Elderly

1 of 5 overall from CMS

1401 North California, Chicago, IL 60622

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Center Home Hispanic Elderly is a 156-bed nursing home in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.86 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists 6 fines totaling $401,599 in the past three years.

Certified beds
156
Residents per day (average)
122.7
Certified since
2004 (22 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Icare Consulting Services (7 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Center Home Hispanic Elderly

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 6 fines totaling $401,599 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. CMS counts 17 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 23, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Illinois average is 12.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 45.8%, above the Illinois average of 44.5%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Illinois average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Illinois average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Illinois and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.5% 13.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2% 0.9% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 62.2% 54.2% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.4% 90.3% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.5% 14.3% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 4.9% 18.3% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3% 91.8% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.0% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.8% 20.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.0% 21.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.37 2.02 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.89 2.22 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 18.0% 69.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.6% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 12.8% 63.1% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 32.6% 26.1% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.8% 13.9% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 77 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 12 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 35 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 30, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jan 23, 20261719
Jan 16, 20253416
Nov 9, 20232618

Illinois homes averaged 12.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (77)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Educate 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.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2026)

  13. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)

  14. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

  15. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025)

  16. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)

  18. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)

  21. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

  22. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2025)

  23. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2025)

  24. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2025)

  25. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 5, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 77.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Aug 2, 2025Fine$14,722
Jun 9, 2025Fine$14,785
Mar 27, 2025Fine$32,086
Dec 17, 2024Fine$108,476
Dec 17, 2024Payment Denial35 days
Apr 18, 2024Fine$178,736
Apr 18, 2024Payment Denial38 days
Oct 27, 2023Fine$52,794
Oct 27, 2023Payment Denial28 days

Illinois homes averaged 2.2 fines and $111,013 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Illinois

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Center Home Hispanic Elderly?

Center Home Hispanic Elderly has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Center Home Hispanic Elderly have?

Center Home Hispanic Elderly has 156 certified beds. It averages 122.7 residents per day, about 78.7% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Center Home Hispanic Elderly?

The home reports 2.86 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.55 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.

Has Center Home Hispanic Elderly been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 6 fines totaling $401,599 in the past three years. It also lists 3 payment denials.

Does Center Home Hispanic Elderly accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 146062. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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