South Shore Rehabilitation
2425 East 71st Street · Chicago, IL · 60649 · 7737215000
248 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Extended Care Clinical
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $198,393 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$198,393 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $478,448 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
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.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 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 August 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 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 May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 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 August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 26, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | Fine | $145,031 |
| September 13, 2024 | Fine | $14,050 |
| July 26, 2024 | Fine | $39,312 |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $126,413 |
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $153,642 |
| September 29, 2023 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145977 · certified since November 12, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.