CENTRAL NURSING HOME
2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CENTRAL NURSING HOME Compares
CENTRAL NURSING HOME is a 245-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 245 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 77 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chicago, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CENTRAL NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CENTRAL NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Chicago.
How is CENTRAL NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CENTRAL NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CENTRAL NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 5.0% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CENTRAL NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CENTRAL NURSING HOME lag behind other Chicago options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.1 stars across 77 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CENTRAL NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Chicago
Chicago sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chicago.
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