Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

California Terrace

2829 SOUTH CALIFORNIA BLVD, Chicago, IL 60608

1 / 5CMS 297 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. California Terrace carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 10.7 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.4 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 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

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

0.6%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Abuse-icon designation on CMS public list

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Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.4

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.29

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

18%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

10.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$392,635 in fines (6)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145625

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds297

Avg residents246

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.40 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 100.0% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 0.6% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for California Terrace?

California Terrace has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has California Terrace been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $392,635 in federal fines across 6 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for California Terrace appears in the record section above.

What is California Terrace's Palmelle Clarity Score?

California Terrace has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Illinois state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact California Terrace?

California Terrace is located at 2829 SOUTH CALIFORNIA BLVD, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (773) 847-8061. 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 California Terrace a special focus facility?

California Terrace is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $392,635 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on California Terrace's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If California Terrace 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 California Terrace compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

California Terrace holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. 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 California Terrace?

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 California Terrace and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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