California Terrace
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145625) · 297 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $363,575
Phone: (773) 847-8061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
California Terrace has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
California Terrace reports total nurse staffing of about 2.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
California Terrace has 5 federal fines on record totaling $363,575.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
California Terrace is a 297-bed skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1989. The facility reports an average daily census of 250 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, California Terrace holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
On penalties, CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $363,575.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for California Terrace. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding the underlying citation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures, as CMS updates ratings and penalty data periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
California Terrace has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
California Terrace is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 41.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $363,575.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
California Terrace is certified for 297 beds with an average daily census of 250 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 9, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; California Terrace scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7738478061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7738478061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145625?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.