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Foster Health & Rehab Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg. residents per day
- 35.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 58
- Fire safety findings
- 37
- Inspections on file
- 13
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-26
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Citations
58 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0740Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0808Generalpotential for harm
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0642Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0725Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection2 deficiencies
146167 12/26/2025 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
146167 05/08/2025 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection4 deficiencies
146167 12/20/2024 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE-…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection17 deficiencies
146167 10/11/2024 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety8 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
146167 09/27/2024 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
146167 08/30/2024 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
146167 02/05/2024 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety9 deficiencies
- Inspection8 deficiencies
146167 11/09/2023 Foster Health & Rehab Center 2840 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 3 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Foster Health & Rehab Center?
- Foster Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 146167.
- What is the CMS rating for Foster Health & Rehab Center?
- Foster Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Foster Health & Rehab Center have?
- Foster Health & Rehab Center is certified for 46 beds. It serves an average of 35.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Foster Health & Rehab Center have?
- Foster Health & Rehab Center has 58 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Foster Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
- Foster Health & Rehab Center was last inspected on December 26, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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