California Terrace
A nursing home in Chicago, Illinois 60608
2829 South California Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60608. (773) 847-8061.
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 29 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Illinois average: 12.7
- 2.29 nurse hours per resident per day Illinois average: 3.47
- 4 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean8
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Immediate jeopardy
- CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
29 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Illinois average is 12.7.
Last standard inspection Aug 14, 2025.
Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on Nov 14, 2024
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
78 citations in 17 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hover or focus a month to read it.
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 82 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 46 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Aug 27, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
Aug 6, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
Jul 24, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Jun 22, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Mar 28, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Mar 20, 2026: complaint inspection3 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Mar 1, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Dec 31, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Sep 19, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 14, 2025: standard inspection16 citations
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Honor the resident’s right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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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.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Provide bedrooms that don’t allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 2, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 17, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 8, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jan 27, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
Jan 9, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nov 27, 2024: complaint inspection3 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Nov 14, 2024: complaint inspection3 citations
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 9, 2024: standard inspection10 citations
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Oct 9, 2024: standard and complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Jun 11, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
May 3, 2024: complaint inspection3 citations
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Mar 14, 2024: standard inspection10 citations
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Mar 6, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 17, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 26, 2023: complaint inspection2 citations
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nov 17, 2023: complaint inspection4 citations
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jun 9, 1989.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 297 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 4 fines in the last three years, $348,830 in all.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 46 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | Fine | $139,231 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Fine | $158,860 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Fine | $37,700 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
Who does the caring?
2.29 nurse hours per resident per day
The Illinois average is 3.47.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Illinois average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 2.29 | 3.47 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.71 |
| At weekends | 1.96 | 3.08 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.6% | 43.7% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20% | 41.5% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Wissati Irrevocable Trust owns 25% directly since Jun 1, 2023; MTJ Holdings LLC owns 20% directly since Jun 1, 2023.
- 6 owners or officers are people: Aharon Singer (owns 5% or more directly, 27.5%); Moshe Blonder (owns 5% or more directly, 27.5%); Tzvi Singer (owns 5% or more through other companies, 10%); Mayer R Cohen (owns 5% or more through other companies, 10%); Aharon Singer (corporate officer); Terra Tarjan (managing employee (on the payroll)).
- Part of Saba Healthcare (11 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissati Irrevocable Trust | Owns 5% or more directly | 25% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MTJ Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 20% | Jun 1, 2023 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Illinois average 3.1).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 4.5 miles, this one had the 2nd most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (29; the middle value was 17.5).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| California Terrace This nursing home | 29 | |
| Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr | 1.3 | 18 |
| Aperion Care International | 2.4 | 9 |
| Archer Heights Healthcare | 3.5 | 15 |
| Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab | 3.7 | 22 |
| Warren Barr South Loop | 3.7 | 16 |
| Ryze on the Avenue | 3.7 | 23 |
| Aspyre of Bronzeville | 3.9 | 17 |
| Ryze West | 4.0 | 24 |
| Landmark of Cicero Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent | 4.0 | 34 |
| Alden Town Manor Rehab & HCC | 4.3 | 17 |
| Center Home Hispanic Elderly | 4.5 | 17 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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