Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
Community First Medical Center is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (773) 282-7000
- Last standard health inspection
- August 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day, on average
- 9.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Community First Healthcare of Illinois INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (20 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.6 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.6 to 5.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.9 to 5.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on August 13, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on August 13, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on August 13, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on August 13, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on August 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 3 times since 2022.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0352 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0761 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0907 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0926 from the fire safety inspection on September 6, 2023.
8 citations
Health inspection on September 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.
Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2023.
Citation K0907. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
8 citations
Health inspection on October 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2022.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2022.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2022.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GREEN, EDWARD5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 06/25/2014
- MUCKELRATH, RICK5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 06/25/2014
Questions
When was Community First Medical Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 9, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Community First Medical Center have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since October 7, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Community First Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Community First Medical Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Community First Medical Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.