CENTRAL NURSING HOME

CMS abuse icon · Cook · IL · For profit - Corporation · 245 certified beds · CCN 145648 · CENTRAL NURSING HOME LLC


CENTRAL NURSING HOME operates 245 certified beds in CHICAGO, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1989-08-04. It averages 199.3 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at CENTRAL NURSING HOME?

CMS lists 45 health-inspection deficiencies for CENTRAL NURSING HOME since 2022-06-03, 30 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 2026-05-29.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-29F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2026-05-29F0584Honor 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
2026-05-29F0550, F0609Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2026-01-02F0584Honor 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
2026-01-02F0600, F0609, F0610, F0684Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-09-24F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D
2025-05-30F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E
2025-04-25F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-01-17F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-10-03F0676, F0689Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-09-20F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-08-09F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-08-09F0658, F0755, F0761Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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
2024-08-09F0644, F0676, F0740, F0883Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2024-07-22F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-07-22F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2024-06-30F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E
2023-11-22F0684, F0755Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2023-07-12F0880, F0921Provide 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.F
2023-07-12F0755, F0761Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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
2023-07-12F0578, F0686, F0758Honor 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. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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
2022-06-03F0812, 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
2022-06-03F0883, F0887Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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.E
2022-06-03F0558, F0689, F0755, F0886Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.D

Why was CENTRAL NURSING HOME fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-29Fine$42,700
2025-08-01Fine$26,299
2024-09-20Fine$16,801

Has CENTRAL NURSING HOME had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-06-282

How is CENTRAL NURSING HOME staffed relative to the IL average?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.240513.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)46.544.5
Average number of residents per day199.395.4

Who owns CENTRAL NURSING HOME?

CENTRAL NURSING HOME is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name CENTRAL NURSING HOME LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTJOSEPH MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST, MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST, MERMELSTEIN, JOSEPHsince 05/01/2015
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTTEN CHICAGO LLCsince 05/01/2018
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTCAPITAL ONE NAsince 04/21/2015
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYMERMELSTEIN, MARVINsince 05/01/2015
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLHICKMAN, DOREEN, MERMELSTEIN, MARVIN, RYABOV, YAKOVsince 02/24/2025
TRUSTEE OF THE SNFMERMELSTEIN, MARVINsince 05/01/2015
ADP OF THE SNFJOSEPH MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST, MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUST, HICKMAN, DOREEN, MERMELSTEIN, MARVIN, RYABOV, YAKOVsince 02/24/2025

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