Smith Village
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145904) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,350 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (773) 474-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smith Village has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Smith Village reports 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.3%.
Smith Village has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,350.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Smith Village is a non-profit nursing home in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 78 certified beds and an average daily census of 65.9 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Smith Village holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,350.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Smith Village. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation before making a decision.
There is no indication in the data that this facility has been placed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Smith Village has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Smith Village is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 57.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,350.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no indication in the data that it is in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Smith Village has 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 65.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Smith Village is owned by a non-profit organization (Non profit - Other); the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Smith Village has been certified since September 16, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Smith Village scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (773) 474-7300 and verify details 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 (773) 474-7300 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145904?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.