CALIFORNIA TERRACE

CMS abuse icon · CCN 145625 · CALIFORNIA TERRACE SNF LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · SABA HEALTHCARE chain · 297 certified beds · Cook · IL


CALIFORNIA TERRACE is a 297-bed nursing home in CHICAGO, Illinois. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989-06-09. It averages 250.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at CALIFORNIA TERRACE?

CMS lists 86 health-inspection deficiencies for CALIFORNIA TERRACE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-22.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-22F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2026-06-22F0584Honor 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
2026-03-28F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2026-03-20F0584Honor 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
2026-03-20F0550, F0600Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2026-03-01F0584Honor 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
2025-12-31F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2025-09-19F0558, F0584, F0689Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2025-08-14F0812, F0814, F0881, F0925Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2025-08-14F0554, F0689, F0761, F0880Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-08-14F0578, F0644, F0677, F0686, F0695, F0760, F0813, F0914Honor 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. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.D
2025-08-02F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-07-17F0600, F0689Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-02-08F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E
2025-01-27F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E
2025-01-27F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-01-09F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-01-09F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-11-27F0584, F0925Honor 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. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-11-27F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-11-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-11-14F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-11-14F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-10-09F0812, F0925Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2024-10-09F0584, F0689, F0695, F0755, F0880, F0921Honor 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2024-10-09F0677, F0813, F0919Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2024-06-11F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D
2024-05-03F0677, F0919Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2024-05-03F0584Honor 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.C
2024-03-14F0812, F0814Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F
2024-03-14F0677, F0689, F0755Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2024-03-14F0558, F0584, F0686, F0693, F0813Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2024-03-06F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-03-06F0558, F0609, F0689Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-01-17F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-12-26F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F
2023-12-26F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-11-17F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-11-17F0558, F0925Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2023-11-17F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2023-09-28F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-09-28F0558, F0803, F0919Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F
2023-09-28F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-09-15F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-09-15F0804, F0925Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2023-09-15F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D

Why was CALIFORNIA TERRACE fined 5 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-09Fine$139,231
2024-03-06Fine$158,860
2024-01-17Fine$37,700
2023-11-17Fine$13,039
2023-09-15Fine$14,745

How is CALIFORNIA TERRACE staffed relative to the IL average?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.205383.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)41.144.5
Average number of residents per day250.095.4

Who owns CALIFORNIA TERRACE, and what chain is it in?

CALIFORNIA TERRACE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name CALIFORNIA TERRACE SNF LLC and belongs to the SABA HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTMTJ HOLDINGS LLC, BLONDER, MOSHE, SINGER, AHARONsince 06/01/2023
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCOHEN, MAYER, SINGER, TZVIsince 06/01/2023
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEETARJAN, TERRAsince 06/01/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERSINGER, AHARONsince 06/01/2023

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