Continental Nursing & Rehab Center
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145730) · 208 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 9 totaling $284,231 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (773) 271-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center reports 2.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center has 9 federal fines on record totaling $284,231.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1992. The facility is licensed for 208 beds and reports an average daily census of 170.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Continental Nursing & Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing is reported at 2.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
CMS records show 9 federal fines totaling $284,231.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
The facility is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS Care Compare, as reported in the current data extract.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 31.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 9 fines totaling $284,231.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 208 beds with an average daily census of 170.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation-owned facility, part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain of 69 facilities, which averages a 2.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively, combining into an overall rating of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7732715600 or 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 7732715600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145730?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.