Quick answers
- Where is Central Nursing Home?
- 2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Central Nursing Home?
- (773) 889-1333, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Central Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Central Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 4 fines totaling $234,441 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Central Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 3, 2022 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 49 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 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 (June 3, 2022 to August 27, 2026), Central Nursing Home had 49 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $234,441 in total (4 fines, the latest on July 6, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 2.30 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 9, 2024 — 22 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 6, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2026 (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
F0609 Level G
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 19 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
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.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
Previous cycle: July 12, 2023 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 12, 2023 (standard health inspection); October 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 24, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level F
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
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.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Earlier cycle: June 3, 2022 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 3, 2022 (standard health inspection); November 22, 2023 (complaint investigation); June 30, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 20, 2024 (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
Show 13 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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0886 Level D
“Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.”
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 →
Fire safety citations (2)
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0030 Level F
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $234,441 (4 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Fine | $148,190 |
| May 29, 2026 | Fine | $42,700 |
| May 29, 2026 | Payment denial | from June 28, 2026, 2 days |
| August 1, 2025 | Fine | $26,750 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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 | 0.33 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.44 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.30 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.11 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 45.8% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 40.0% | 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
Legal business name: Central Nursing Home LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mermelstein Family Trust | Direct owner | 45% | May 1, 2018 |
| Marvin Mermelstein Family Trust | Direct owner | 45% | May 1, 2018 |
| Mermelstein, Joseph | Direct owner | 5% | May 1, 2015 |
| Ten Chicago LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | May 1, 2018 |
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 | 245 |
| Average residents per day | 206.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Central Nursing Home LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-08-04 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2450 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773) 889‑1333 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145648 |
| Name in Medicare records | CENTRAL NURSING HOME |
| 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).
- Community First Medical Center1.4 mi · Chicago, IL · 3 of 5 stars
- The Pearl of Montclare2.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center2.0 mi · Oak Park, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- St Joseph Village of Chicago2.2 mi · Chicago, IL · 5 of 5 stars
- Norridge Gardens2.4 mi · Norridge, IL · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Community First Medical Center1.4 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- West Suburban Medical Center2.4 mi · Oak Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Loretto Hospital3.6 mi · Chicago, IL · 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