Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Central Nursing Home

2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639

1 / 5CMS 245 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Central Nursing Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 18 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 9.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 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

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.3%

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.

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.33

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.27

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

9.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$57,261 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145648

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds245

Avg residents194

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.33 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 99.4% — 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
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.1% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.3% — 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 Central Nursing Home?

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

Has Central Nursing Home been cited for resident harm?

It has $57,261 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Central Nursing Home appears in the record section above.

What is Central Nursing Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Central Nursing Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 18 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 Central Nursing Home?

Central Nursing Home is located at 2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639. Phone: (773) 889-1333. 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 Central Nursing Home a special focus facility?

Central Nursing Home is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $57,261 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Central Nursing Home's record?

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

Central Nursing Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 18. 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 Central Nursing Home?

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 Central Nursing Home and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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