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Continental Nursing & Rehab Center

5336 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

Rehabilitation and skilled nursing center. Dedicated to providing you with exceptional care. Short-term or long-term, you will see lifelong results.

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Haven Scout Score
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Reported historical occupancy82% reported occupancy

Reported average: 170.3 residents per day across 208 certified beds (82% occupancy).

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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.

Our evaluation

A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.

A low federal rating — review the details closely

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chicago, IL, with 208 certified beds and an average of about 170 residents per day. It operates as part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.48 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 22 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 9 federal fines totaling $284,231 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.

Strengths

  • ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • ✓Full sprinkler system
  • ✓Active resident & family council

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Topics noted in the summary

  • Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (2.70 hrs/resident/day)
  • 22 deficiencies at last survey
  • $284,231 in federal fines
  • CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
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At a glance

Certified beds
208
Avg. residents/day
170
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
145730

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing
$7,790–$10,410/mo (modeled range)

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms.

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
2.70
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.48
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
31.8%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
Health deficiencies (last survey)
22
Federal fines
9 ($284,231)
Total penalties
10
Last standard survey
2025-05-30
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

Requirements cited by inspectors

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (100 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.

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Showing 8 of 8 citation entries on this page.

2026-06-05F0600Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-06-05F0627Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

2026-06-05F0676Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2026-01-02F0609Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02F0686Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02F0689Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02F0813Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-09-29F0803Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2026-06-05Fine$36,320
2025-05-30Fine$67,528
2025-05-30Payment denial—
2025-02-26Fine$91,936
2025-01-09Fine$27,002
2024-08-09Fine$30,570
2024-01-18Fine$17,114
2023-09-05Fine$4,587

Services and details to confirm

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  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Wellness programs
  • Memory care

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Location

5336 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

Reviews & reputation

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Family reviews

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How much does Continental Nursing & Rehab Center cost?

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $7,790–$10,410 per month (modeled range). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.

What is Continental Nursing & Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Continental Nursing & Rehab Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Continental Nursing & Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 2.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Continental Nursing & Rehab Center?

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center has 100 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Continental Nursing & Rehab Center have availability?

Reported average: 170.3 residents per day across 208 certified beds (82% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.

What types of care does Continental Nursing & Rehab Center offer?

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center in Chicago, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 208 beds.

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