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Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634 (opens Google Maps) · Cook County · (773) 282-7000· 66 certified beds · avg 9 residents/day · certified since Nov 12, 1985 · Medicare only — not Medicaid certified
Certified for Medicare only. Medicare pays for short rehabilitation stays, not for long-term care — and this facility cannot bill Medicaid, which is what most families rely on for a long stay. Ask what a long-term stay here would cost and how it would be paid for. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 9, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
7.90
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 20 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. F-0694
View all 20 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · F-0919 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 7.90
Illinois average: 2.99
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 5.59
Illinois average: 0.63
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 6.68
Illinois average: 2.67
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 7.90 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 1% in Illinois; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 5.59 | 0.63 | 0.69 | top 1% in Illinois; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 6.68 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 1% in Illinois; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 4.22 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 1% in Illinois; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 31.3 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 17% in Illinois; top 17% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 28.6 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 28% in Illinois; top 26% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 7.62, RN 5.39, weekend 6.44.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (7.62 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Community First Medical Center. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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- Ask about therapy, medicines, supplies, care-level charges, deposits, refunds and annual increases.
- Confirm insurance or Medicaid eligibility and bed availability directly; certification alone does not guarantee either.
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green, Edward | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 06/25/2014 |
| Muckelrath, Rick | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 06/25/2014 |
| Fitzmaurice, Dennis | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Fitzmaurice, Dennis | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Green, Edward | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2014 |
| Muckelrath, Rick | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2014 |
| Pankau, Elizabeth | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
All 7 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 201 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norridge Gardens | 1.0 mi | Norridge, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Central Nursing Home | 1.4 mi | Chicago, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Pearl of Montclare, the | 2.0 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Joseph Village of Chicago | 2.1 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr | 2.2 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Alta Rehab at Fairmont | 2.8 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr | 3.0 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Bria of Elmwood Park | 3.0 mi | Elmwood Park, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center | 3.0 mi | Oak Park, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Alden Estates of Northmoor | 3.1 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center | 3.2 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Norwood Crossing | 3.5 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cook, IL — 202 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Complete Care at Margate Park — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Complete Care at Sheriden Commons — Chicago, IL · overall 3/5
- Complete Care at the Boulevard — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Continental Nursing & Rehab Center — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Countryside Nursing & Rehab Ctr — Dolton, IL · overall 1/5
- Crestwood Terrace — Crestwood, IL · overall 3/5abuse
- Dobson Plaza — Evanston, IL · overall 5/5
- Eden Vista Prospect Heights — Prospect Heights, IL · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145548.
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