Central Nursing Home
CENTRAL NURSING HOME in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on May 29, 2026.
Found 4 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
c. On 05/27/2026 at 10:41AM, surveyor located on the third floor of the facility observes that V25
not wearing a name tag or identification/ID badge. V25 states her ID badge is inside of her purse, V26 states her ID badge is inside of her locker, V28 states she lost her ID badge yesterday. V25, V26, and V28 state they should be wearing an ID badge.
On 05/27/2026 at 10:58AM, surveyor located on the second floor of the facility observes that V24 (Registered Nurse/RN), V31 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), V29 (Certified Nursing assistant/CNA), and V30 (CNA) were not wearing a name tag or identification/ID badge. V30 (CNA) states she has been working at the facility since 10/2025 and was never issued an ID badge in the facility. V31 (LPN) states he has been working at the facility for two years and has never issued an ID badge in the facility.
On 05/27/2026 at 11:15AM, surveyor located on the first floor of the facility observes V40 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), V20 (Certified Nursing assistant/CNA), V41 (CNA), V42 (CNA), V43 (CNA), V32 (Social Worker), and V22 (CNA) were not wearing a name tag or identification/ID badge. V40 (LPN) states she was never issued an ID badge in the facility. V41 (CNA) states the facility has not provided an ID badge for her in the facility.
Facility census dated 05/26/2026 documents that 49 residents reside on the first floor of the facility, 60 residents reside on the second floor od the facility, 49 residents reside on the third floor of the facility, and R5 resides on the fourth floor of the facility.
Facility Employee Handbook documents in part, Name badges are supplied by the facility and must be worn by all employees when on duty.
Each employee is responsible for his/her name badge and must bear the cost of replacement if it is lost or misplaced.
All employees are required to have and wear their ID cards at all times while at work.
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Central Nursing Home 2450 North Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60639
ripped/torn, frayed and tattered edges.
Towels appear to be make-shift towels that were torn into
05/28/2026 at 11:41AM, V1 (Administrator) states there is a warehouse that is attached to the
she is unable to provide proof of this since she did not order the linen directly.On 05/28/2026 at 12:30PM, surveyor tours another linen storage room with V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing/ADON) located in the basement. V3 uses a key to gain access to this storage room.
Surveyor observes the following inside of the storage room: 3 packs of new washcloths. V3 states 50 wash cloths are in each pack, which totals 150 wash cloths. V3 states she is aware of the quality of towels that are in circulation for residents' use and the facility is constantly ordering towels.Facility census dated 05/26/2026 documents that a total of 209 residents reside in the facility.Ombudsman Resident's Rights for People in Long-Term Care dated 11/2018 documents in part, Your facility must be safe, clean, comfortable and homelike.
145648 05/29/2026
Central Nursing Home 2450 North Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60639
prohibited/unauthorized items found.
The facility prohibited/unauthorized items policy was reviewed again with resident and copy given so that resident is fully aware of all obligations.
Resident was re-educated on matters of safety and what steps are taken to minimize risk.
The resident verbalized an understanding.
Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Program Policy (undated) states in part: Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation.
This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms.
Identify and investigate all possible incidents of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property.
Protect residents from any further harm during investigations.
145648 05/29/2026
Central Nursing Home 2450 North Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60639
authorities.
abuse involving one (R16) of three residents in a sample of 17 residents.Findings include:On 5/26/26
approved with V2 (Director of Nursing). My sister talked to someone about going out. I'm on red pass because I was late coming back from out on pass. So, I can't go out by myself until tomorrow when my red pass is over. I can go out with family. My sister is my #1 emergency contact. I was at the front desk doing paperwork to go out. I was leaving the building. V39 (Social Service Coordinator) comes in saying They aren't leaving the building. I'm getting it (the pass) unapproved. My sister came inside.
V39 said I don't need to be here, take them home with you we don't want them here. V39 started yelling at other residents to get out of their way.
When V39 was yelling at V23 (Receptionist) and other residents I said to stop yelling at them if you have a problem with me. V39 said to shut up b**** to me. My sister was saying stop talking to me like that.
Stop being rude to these residents.
You are unprofessional. V2 came and said to go on visit. My sister and I left. I am here for brain aneurysm. I have been here since September 2025. On 5/27/26 at 12:57 PM, V23 (Receptionist) stated I was at the receptionist's desk. I document every resident that comes and goes. An incident took place that should not have taken place.
The incident occurred on a Saturday after 2 PM. R16 came to me excited to be going out with their sister and nephew. I called V2 (Director of Nursing) to verify that R16 was going out. I got the release form for the person picking up R16 to complete. V39 (Social Service Coordinator) walks in and starts yelling that R16 is on red pass. V39 comes behind the reception desk, gets on my computer, and starts yelling at R16.
That R16 can't go out. R16's sister, who is also an emergency contact, comes into the building. V39 was yelling at the emergency contact. I called a code gray which means an incident/altercation that's happening.
Staff showed up. V39 was still yelling at R16 and then started yelling at R16's sister. R16 started crying. V39 was telling R16's sister that when R16 goes out they come back with something insinuating contraband. I called another code gray so another team would come.
The current team was in shock wondering what was going on because it was a staff person not the resident that I called for.
When I called for the second code grey I inadvertently turned on the intercom, so part of the incident was heard throughout the facility.
Residents were lined up to get me to write their names down to go out at the same time. V39 yelled at the other residents What are you waiting on.
One resident told V39 they were waiting for a cigarette.
V39 was focused on R16.
That incident should not have happened. It was heartbreaking. It was sad. I told V39 they were unprofessional and V39 told me I was unprofessional. V39 told me I'm not supposed to be there for the residents.
Staff should not be yelling at residents.
This is the resident's home. It was inhumane. R16 was being hurt and attacked for no reason. It is a form of abuse. I was upset by the incident. V39 disrespected everybody including myself and the resident. I did not hear mention of a gun from V39. R16 was red pass which means the resident cannot go out by themself.
The resident can go out with an escort. I have to know who the resident is going with, and I notify management.On 5/28/26 at 1:55 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated I did not do a reportable because the incident with R16 was between the R16's family member and V39 (Social Service Coordinator) and V23 (Receptionist) and V39 had words. I'm still investigating. I have interviewed V39, R16's sister, R16, V23, a housekeeper and V2 (Director of Nursing).Facility Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program policy, no date, documents in part: 7.
Investigate and report any allegations within timeframes required by federal requirements.
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