Selfhelp Home Of Chicago
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois · CCN 146009 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Selfhelp Home Of Chicago 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 72 certified beds, 59 residents a day on average. 21 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.8491 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.50992 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.39116 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.4% (registered nurses 9.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-14 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-14 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-31 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-05-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0888 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2023-05-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-31 |
| 2022-03-10 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-31 |
| 2022-03-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-31 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin, Lauren Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-02-03 |
| Levy, Steven Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-01-31 |
| Liggett, Anna Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-14 |
| Altkorn, Diane Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Bensinger, Eytan Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-05-01 |
| Bierig, Jack Individual | corporate director | — | 1988-10-01 |
| Eggener, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-09-01 |
| Gimpel, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-05-01 |
| Hartmann, Nathaniel Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Hirsch, Austin Individual | corporate director | — | 1990-01-01 |
| Hork, Marc Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-08-01 |
| Juss, Raphael Individual | corporate director | — | 2004-09-01 |
| Kane, Nicole Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Kohn, Arthur Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-04-01 |
| Lichtenfeld, Samuel Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Nechtow, Stephen Individual | corporate director | — | 1998-01-01 |
| Perlstein, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2010-01-01 |
| Reizner, Ilene Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-05-01 |
| Ries, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2008-01-01 |
| Wolf, Daniel Individual | corporate director | — | 1995-05-01 |
| Wolf, Jerrold Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-01-01 |
| Wolf, Judith Individual | corporate director | — | 2000-10-01 |
| Dubovick, Chaim Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-08-30 |
| Levy, Steven Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-01-31 |
| Boss, Carmen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1999-09-27 |
| Cauinian, Anne Marie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-09 |
| Chavez, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-05-20 |
| Dubovick, Chaim Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-08-30 |
| Edwards, Erica Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-11-15 |
| Elkin, Lauren Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-02-03 |
| Gan, Carmelita Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1996-04-07 |
| Liggett, Anna Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Metovic, Sofia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1989-07-25 |
| Sanchez Arias, Elizabeth Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-04-08 |
| Yeboah, Adwoa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-12-28 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cook County.