Montgomery Place
5550 South Shore Drive · Chicago, IL · 60637 · 7737534100
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $19,752 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
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 December 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
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 December 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
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 December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 21, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 21, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 21, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145748 · certified since March 19, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.