Continental Nursing & Rehab Center

5336 North Western Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60625 · 7732715600

208 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $215,756 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

$215,756 in federal fines in the last 24 months

4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.92 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 17
Serious harm & abuse 20% 18
Staffing 20% 56
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.923.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.56≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)14 · $293,598

Inspection citations (98 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F September 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G July 7, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected June 30, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 30, 2025

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

    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.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025

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

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025

    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.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025

    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.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025

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

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 30, 2025Fine$66,248
May 30, 2025Payment Denial18 days
February 26, 2025Fine$91,936
January 9, 2025Fine$27,002
August 9, 2024Fine$30,570
January 18, 2024Fine$17,114
September 5, 2023Fine$4,587
August 28, 2023Fine$4,587
August 21, 2023Fine$4,587
August 14, 2023Fine$4,587
August 7, 2023Fine$4,587
July 17, 2023Fine$13,762
June 26, 2023Fine$4,587
June 23, 2023Fine$14,857
June 20, 2023Fine$4,587

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145730 · certified since July 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.