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Foster Health & Rehab Center

2840 WEST FOSTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60625

(773) 561-2040

46 licensed beds

CMS rates Foster Health & Rehab Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 69 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Chicago, IL 60625

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

146167

Care type

Nursing home

County

Cook

Facility name

Foster Health & Rehab Center

Street address

2840 WEST FOSTER AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Chicago, IL 60625

Phone

(773) 561-2040

About this facility — Foster Health & Rehab Center

Foster Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 46 beds — well below 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Foster Health & Rehab Center 69 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Schneider, Mendel

Direct owner · Officer · Partner · Additional disclosable party — 75% stake — since 2012

Schneider, Judd

Direct owner · Officer · Partner · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2012

Brown, Debra

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Gupta, Vivek

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Shalom Properties

Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2014-04-24

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

11 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-01-15

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$274 per day (≈ $8,330/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

90% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 6% private/other

Occupancy

77% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

20% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-07-27

2026-01-15Health inspection8 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0732

F · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0813

E · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0914

D · No harm found

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Corrected 2026-02-17

11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (60 citations)

2025-12-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-28

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-28

2025-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-06-16

2024-12-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F-0740

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-01-12

2024-10-11Health inspection17 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0636

E · No harm found

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0638

E · No harm found

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0642

E · No harm found

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0756

E · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0808

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0813

D · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-11

2024-09-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-16

2024-08-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-09-21

2024-02-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0557

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-02-26

2023-11-09Health inspection8 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0761

F · No harm found

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0813

E · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2023-12-12

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-12

2026-01-15Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2026-08-15

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-08-15

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-08-06

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-08-15

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-08-15

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-08-15

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-08-10

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2026-08-31

2024-10-11Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-12-07

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0541

E · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-12-07

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-12-07

2023-11-09Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0223

F · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0374

F · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-12

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-12

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 146167.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 72% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $45,080

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.3

Higher than 49% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

26%

Higher than 9% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 15 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 8 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	4.1%	13.0%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	0.8%	6.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.7%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.5%	1.5%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	98.5%	55.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	3.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	66.2%	90.5%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	17.6%	12.8%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.3%	18.4%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	18.4%	91.7%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.8%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	4.1%	19.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	22.1%	21.7%	15.4%	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	13.6%	70.0%	82.3%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0558 3 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-0813 3 inspections. Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F-0600 3 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

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

Methodist Hospital of Chicago, about 1.5 miles.
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, about 2.6 miles.
Louis a Weiss Memorial Hospital, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center, Chicago, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center, Chicago, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Balmoral Home, Chicago, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr, Chicago, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Astoria Place Living & Rehab, Chicago, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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