Quick answers
- Where is Montgomery Place?
- 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Montgomery Place?
- (773) 753-4100, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Montgomery Place?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Montgomery Place been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $59,442 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Montgomery Place?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 21, 2023 to July 31, 2026), Medicare lists 33 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 21, 2023 to July 31, 2026), Montgomery Place had 33 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $59,442 in total (3 fines, the latest on June 25, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.08 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: September 5, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); February 15, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 11, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 31, 2026 (complaint investigation).
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
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
Show 9 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.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
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.”
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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: November 15, 2024 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 15, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 29, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 6, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
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 F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
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.”
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.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
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.”
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
Earlier cycle: September 21, 2023 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 21, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
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.”
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 D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (22)
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0133 Level F
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0133 Level F
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0311 Level E
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $59,442 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Fine | $39,690 |
| June 25, 2026 | Payment denial | from August 5, 2026, 16 days |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
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 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.83 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.67 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.08 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.02 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 34.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-03-19 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (773) 753‑4100 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145748 |
| Name in Medicare records | MONTGOMERY PLACE |
| 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).
- Pavilion of South Shore0.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Landmark of Hyde Park Rehabilitation and Nursing C1.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Kenwood Village Nursing and Rehab Center1.8 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- South Shore Rehabilitation2.0 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Elevate Care Windsor Park2.6 mi · Chicago, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- The University of Chicago Medical Center1.3 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Provident Hospital of Chicago1.8 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Jackson Park Hospital2.5 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