California Terrace
CMS rates California Terrace 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 82 citations across 29 inspections in the last three years, with $348,830 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — California Terrace
California Terrace is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 297 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 145 senior care facilities in Chicago and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Saba Healthcare, a group of 11 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited California Terrace 82 times across 29 inspections in the last three years, including 9 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $348,830 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 9 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 8 inspections. 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.
- F-0600 7 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-0925 6 inspections. Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0919 5 inspections. Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0558 5 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
What its owners also hold
- Mtj Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Illinois
- Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
- File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Saint Anthony Hospital, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthcare System, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr, Chicago, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Aperion Care International, Chicago, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Archer Heights Healthcare, Chicago, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab, Chicago, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Warren Barr South Loop, Chicago, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.