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Complaint Investigation

California Terrace

September 19, 2025 · Chicago, IL · 2829 South California Blvd
Citations 3
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 297
Provider ID 145625
Healthcare Facility
California Terrace
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.
Inspection Summary

CALIFORNIA TERRACE in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on September 19, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0558
Resident Rights Deficiencies

documents in part residents have the right to receive the services and/or items included in the plan of

Preventative Maintenance Program will review resident equipment are in working order.

145625 09/19/2025

California Terrace 2829 South California Blvd Chicago, IL 60608

clean, comfortable, and homelike environment.

Facility's Housekeeping Guidelines (7/14) documents

assignments developed so to maintain the facility in a clean and orderly manner.

The Administrator

that a high level of sanitation is maintained.

Cleaning of curtains, walls, blinds, etc. will be cleaned when dust or soiling is visible.

Trash will be removed from all areas of the facility daily and as needed to prevent spillage and odors.

Facility's Preventative Maintenance Program (11/2022) documents in part that the purpose is to conduct regular environmental tours/safety audits to identify areas of concern within the facility.

The head of maintenance and/or housekeeping are to conduct random rounds to conduct environmental tours/safety audits of the facility.

This includes to ensure that all facility areas ae kept clean and in safe condition, paint is free from watermarks and peeling, ceiling tiles are free from watermarks or spots, and wall coverings are intact and free of tears or loose seams.

145625 09/19/2025

California Terrace 2829 South California Blvd Chicago, IL 60608

are to ensure the environment is free from hazard.

Facility provided a copy of the ?Illinois Long-Term

Prevention Program' documents: It is the policy of this facility to have a Fall Prevention Program to

remove hazards.

Facility's Preventative Maintenance Program (11/2022) documents the purpose is to conduct regular environmental tours/safety audits to identify areas of concern within the facility.

The head of maintenance and/or housekeeping are to conduct random rounds to conduct environmental tours/safety audits of the facility.

This includes to ensure all facility areas ae kept clean and in safe condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHICAGO, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from CALIFORNIA TERRACE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.