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.
October 9, 2024
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 October 24, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
October 9, 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.
October 9, 2024
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 December 4, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2024.
June 11, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 3, 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 C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 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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