Quick answers
- Where is California Terrace?
- 2829 South California Blvd, Chicago, IL 60608, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of California Terrace?
- (773) 847-8061, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of California Terrace?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has California Terrace been fined?
- Medicare lists 4 fines totaling $348,830.
- What did inspectors find at California Terrace?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 82 health citations; the most serious was level J. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to August 27, 2026), California Terrace had 82 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $348,830 in total (4 fines, the latest on October 9, 2024). Nurse staffing is 2.29 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 14, 2025 — 29 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 14, 2025 (standard health inspection); December 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 6, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 29 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0921 Level F
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0925 Level F
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0584 Level F
“Honor 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.”
F0925 Level F
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0925 Level F
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0554 Level E
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0826 Level D
“Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0914 Level D
“Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.”
Previous cycle: October 9, 2024 — 28 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); November 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 27, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 9, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 2, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 19, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 26 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0925 Level F
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Earlier cycle: March 14, 2024 — 25 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 26, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 14, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 11, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 22 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor 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.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0584 Level C
“Honor 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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $348,830 (4 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $139,231 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $158,860 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $37,700 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.34 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.29 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.96 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 40.6% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 11 nursing homes: Saba Healthcare.
Legal business name: California Terrace SNF LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTJ Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 20% | June 1, 2023 |
| Blonder, Moshe | Direct owner | 28% | June 1, 2023 |
| Singer, Aharon | Direct owner | 28% | June 1, 2023 |
| Cohen, Mayer | Indirect owner | 10% | June 1, 2023 |
| Singer, Tzvi | Indirect owner | 10% | June 1, 2023 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 297 |
| Average residents per day | 244.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Saba Healthcare |
| Legal business name | California Terrace SNF LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-06-09 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2829 South California Blvd, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773) 847‑8061 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145625 |
| Name in Medicare records | CALIFORNIA TERRACE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Little Village Nursing & Rehab Center1.3 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Aperion Care International2.4 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Archer Heights Healthcare3.5 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab3.7 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Warren Barr South Loop3.7 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Anthony Hospital1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center1.3 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center - VA Chicago Healthcare System2.3 mi · Chicago, IL · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13