Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
California Terrace
2829 South California BLVD · Chicago, IL 60608 · 297 certified beds
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About California Terrace
California Terrace is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. Its capacity is 297 beds, above the Cook County median of 158 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Saba Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 89 citations, the most recent on March 28, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.29 hours per resident per day. It is one of 80 nursing homes listed in Chicago. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (89)
Records from June 2023 to March 2026.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
August 2, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 3, 2025.
July 17, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
July 17, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
February 8, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.
January 27, 2025
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.
January 27, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.
January 9, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 10, 2025.
January 9, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 10, 2025.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 28, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $363,575
October 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $139,231 against this nursing home on October 9, 2024.
March 6, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $158,860 against this nursing home on March 6, 2024.
January 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,700 against this nursing home on January 17, 2024.
November 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,039 against this nursing home on November 17, 2023.
September 15, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,745 against this nursing home on September 15, 2023.
Staffing
2.29 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Saba Healthcare, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 2.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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