South Shore Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145977) · 248 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $480,663 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (773) 721-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Shore Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
South Shore Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show South Shore Rehabilitation has 5 federal fines totaling $480,663.00 and 1 payment denial on record. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
South Shore Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, first approved for certification on November 12, 1998. The facility is certified for 248 beds and reports an average of 192.7 residents per day. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and is part of the Extended Care Clinical chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Shore Rehabilitation has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.04766 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.36548 hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover at 44.2%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $480,663.00 against this facility, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and penalty record directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Shore Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 44.2%; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $480,663.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Shore Rehabilitation is certified for 248 beds and reports an average of 192.7 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 Extended Care Clinical chain, which has 9 facilities averaging a 2.2 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 12, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (1 star) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (773) 721-5000 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 (773) 721-5000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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/145977?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.