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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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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 79% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

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 165 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 2.92 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 23 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 14 federal fines totaling $293,598 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

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (2.92 hrs/resident/day)
  • 23 deficiencies at last survey
  • $293,598 in federal fines
  • CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Chicago options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
208
Avg. residents/day
165
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 (median $8,830)Local market estimate

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. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
2.92
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.47
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
34.2%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ 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)
23
Federal fines
14 ($293,598)
Total penalties
15
Last standard survey
2025-05-30
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (98 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-09-29Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition 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.

2025-09-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-08-26Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-07-07Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom 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.

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
2025-05-30Fine$66,248
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
2023-08-28Fine$4,587

Services & amenities

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

Location

5336 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Common questions about Continental Nursing & Rehab Center

How much does Continental Nursing & Rehab Center cost?

Continental Nursing & Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chicago, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

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 2.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.2% (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 98 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?

Typically 79% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

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.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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