Selfhelp Home of Chicago

Nursing Home · Chicago, IL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number146009

Contact & location

908 West Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Cook County
Phone
(773) 271-0300
ZIP code
60640 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
72
Residents per day
59.4 (83% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Selfhelp Home INC
Medicare certified since
October 3, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.85 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.51 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.35 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.99 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.39 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
24.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
9.5 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 14, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-08-14 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2024-08-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2024-08-14 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2024-08-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2024-08-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2024-08-14 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-31
2023-09-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-31
2023-05-12 Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-31
2023-05-12 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-31
2023-05-12 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-31
2023-05-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-31
2023-05-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-31
2022-03-10 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Elkin, Lauren (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Levy, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Liggett, Anna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Altkorn, Diane (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bensinger, Eytan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bierig, Jack (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Eggener, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gimpel, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hartmann, Nathaniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hirsch, Austin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hork, Marc (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Juss, Raphael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kane, Nicole (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Arthur (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lichtenfeld, Samuel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nechtow, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Perlstein, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Reizner, Ilene (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ries, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolf, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolf, Jerrold (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolf, Judith (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dubovick, Chaim (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Levy, Steven (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Boss, Carmen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cauinian, Anne Marie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Chavez, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dubovick, Chaim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Edwards, Erica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Elkin, Lauren (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gan, Carmelita (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Liggett, Anna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Metovic, Sofia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanchez Arias, Elizabeth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Yeboah, Adwoa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Selfhelp Home of Chicago?

Selfhelp Home of Chicago has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Selfhelp Home of Chicago have?

It has 72 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.

Has Selfhelp Home of Chicago been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Selfhelp Home of Chicago?

(773) 271-0300. The facility is located at 908 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.