Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Community First Medical Center

5645 WEST ADDISON STREET, Chicago, IL 60634

5 / 5CMS 66 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 13%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Community First Medical Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 87 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. RN coverage is 4.57 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 23 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

4.57

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

6.52

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

23%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

20%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145548

OwnershipFor profit - Individual

ChainIndependent

Beds66

Avg residents10

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Community First Medical Center?

Community First Medical Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Community First Medical Center been cited for resident harm?

Community First Medical Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

What is Community First Medical Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Community First Medical Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 87 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Illinois state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Community First Medical Center?

Community First Medical Center is located at 5645 WEST ADDISON STREET, Chicago, IL 60634. Phone: (773) 282-7000. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Community First Medical Center a special focus facility?

Community First Medical Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Community First Medical Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Community First Medical Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Community First Medical Center compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

Community First Medical Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 87. Browse the full Chicago directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Community First Medical Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Community First Medical Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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