Smith Village
2320 West 113th Place · Chicago, IL · 60643 · 7734747300
93 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 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 October 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145904 · certified since September 16, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.