Nursing homeActive
Central Nursing Home
2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 606397738891333245 certified beds · 199 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
14
since 2022
Deficiencies
45
● 0● 43● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$85,800
3 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-05-29
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-02 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-20 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-09 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-22 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-22 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-12 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-03 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-06-17Record 145648-20260529-F600
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 145648-20260529-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 145648-20260529-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-17Record 145648-20260529-F609
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 145648-20260102-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 145648-20260102-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 145648-20260102-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 145648-20260102-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 145648-20260102-F684
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-25Record 145648-20250924-F557
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 145648-20250530-F600
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 145648-20250425-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-30Record 145648-20250117-F550
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 145648-20241003-F676
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 145648-20241003-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 145648-20240920-F689
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F644
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F658
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F676
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F740
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145648-20240809-F883
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145648-20240722-F677
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145648-20240722-F880
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145648-20240630-F558
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145648-20231122-F684
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145648-20231122-F755
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F578
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F686
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-04Record 145648-20230712-F921
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F558
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F814
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F883
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F886
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 145648-20220603-F887
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Civil money penalty | $42,700 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-05-29 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 2 days, from 2026-06-28 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-08-01 | Civil money penalty | $26,299 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-09-20 | Civil money penalty | $16,801 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.35
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.24
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.07
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover47%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover47%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 3.2% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.9% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mermelstein Family Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | — | — |
| Marvin Mermelstein Family Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Joseph Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Hickman, Doreen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Marvin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryabov, Yakov Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Capital One Na Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hickman, Doreen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Joseph Mermelstein Family Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marvin Mermelstein Family Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Marvin Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Marvin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Marvin Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryabov, Yakov Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ten Chicago LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for Cook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community First Medical Center Chicago | 1.4 mi | 2024-08-09 | 040 |
| West Suburban Medical Ctr Oak Park | 2.4 mi | 2026-04-02 | 0111 |
| Norridge Gardens Norridge | 2.4 mi | 2025-08-21 | 1332 |
| Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center Oak Park | 2.0 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0113 |
| Pearl Of Montclare, The Chicago | 2.0 mi | 2026-05-23 | 0504 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |