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Center Home Hispanic Elderly

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1401 North California, West Town · Chicago, IL 60622156 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 49 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (25 vs median 11.0)

Bottom 25% in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · Best in ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES chain · $442,433 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report a warm, culturally supportive environment, the facility faces recurring complaints regarding building maintenance and administrative responsiveness. We strongly recommend touring the facility in person to verify the condition of equipment and asking for a direct point of contact for administrative issues before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

49 reviews on Google
Center Home for Hispanic Elderly receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting a divide between compassionate, family-oriented care and serious operational failures. While some families praise the staff for their attentiveness and cultural connection, others report significant concerns regarding facility maintenance, neglect, and poor administrative communication.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff6.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Culturally supportive environment for Hispanic seniors
  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective short-term rehab outcomes

Concerns

  • Facility maintenance and infrastructure issues (broken elevators, broken beds) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor administrative communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Reports of neglect and insufficient monitoring of residents (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(2)'20(1)'23(2)'25(5)'26(20)

Distribution · 40 analyzed

5
22
4
1
3
4
2
3
1
10
10 reviews posted between Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that this facility is a hub for Hispanic seniors, what specific cultural activities or traditions are integrated into the daily schedule to help residents feel at home?
  • 2I noticed some concerns regarding facility maintenance; what is your current plan for addressing infrastructure needs like elevator repairs and equipment upkeep to ensure resident safety?
  • 3With the current staffing ratings, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent monitoring and timely attention throughout the day and night?
  • 4Communication is very important to our family; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one's health status and any changes in their care plan?
  • 5Regarding the recent feedback on dining and medication management, what steps is the administration taking to improve the quality of meals and the accuracy of medication administration?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and how quickly can we expect to be notified by your administrative team?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The hospital liason that helped my mother transition into this community went above and beyond. She is very compassionate, empathetic, and welcomed her to a home-like atmosphere.

Family member · 2026★★★★★

My ONLY complaint is that the ELEVATOR has been broken and out of service for about 5 months and I find that DANGEROUS.

Family member · 2025★★★☆☆

I went to visit my aunt last Sunday and her bed was broken at first sight, I reported the issue and felt ignored. I went back to her room and apparently was not broken, so I had to fixed it.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 49 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.99hrs
73%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility52.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
52.4%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
73.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Better than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Cook
10.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.6%
US
14.4%
IL
14.2%
Cook
8.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
15.5%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
Cook
87.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.4%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Cook
9.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility14.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.5%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility12.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.8%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
Cook
54.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Cook
2.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

18deficiencies
11penalties
Above state avg (12.0)
35 complaint-triggered
$442,433 in fines

Center Home Hispanic Elderly faces serious ongoing concerns, with families filing complaints that triggered 35 deficiencies across multiple surveys. The facility shows persistent problems with accident prevention and safety hazards, medication management, and protection from abuse and neglect. While all violations have been corrected according to the facility, the recurring pattern of safety issues and complaint-driven investigations suggests deeper systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.

Jan 23, 2026Routine
15
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 26, 2025Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 2, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 9, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 5, 2025Complaint
1
0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Mar 27, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 2, 2025

$14,505

Fine

Jun 9, 2025

$14,505

Fine

Mar 27, 2025

$32,086

Fine

Dec 17, 2024

$108,476

Payment Denial

Dec 17, 2024

35-day denial

Payment Denial

Apr 18, 2024

38-day denial

Fine

Apr 18, 2024

$178,736

Payment Denial

Oct 27, 2023

28-day denial

Fine

Oct 27, 2023

$52,794

Fine

Sep 12, 2023

$18,447

Fine

Jul 27, 2023

$9,311

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Center Home Hispanic Elderly

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Icare Consulting Services

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.0/5 · Rank 7 of 7 (Worst) (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Levovitz, Yeruchom

Owner

20%

Webster, Shimon

Owner

20%

Key personnel

Pointe Management LLCManagerLevovitz, YeruchomManagerWebster, ShimonManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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