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3405 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
All 77 nursing homes in Chicago, IL (74 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145829 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.42 hours per resident per day at Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.37 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 1.97 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 39.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab: Medicare and Medicaid
Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Illinois's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 1, 2025 and found 15 deficiencies, plus 7 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 64 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 64 citations at Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab across 25 inspection dates, 34 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on November 7, 2024. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (16) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, November 7, 2024). 16 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 14, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
July 11, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
July 2, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
April 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
January 22, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
December 12, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
June 27, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 1, 2025 · 15 citations
FObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
FPost nurse staffing information every day.
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
April 18, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
February 20, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FPost a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
February 6, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
December 28, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
December 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
November 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
November 7, 2024 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
October 7, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
September 16, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
July 5, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
June 17, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 20, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
March 15, 2024 · 7 citations
FEnsure 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
January 17, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 13, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
October 18, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
February 3, 2023 · 8 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EEnsure 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.
DHonor 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.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Questions to ask on a tour of Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on November 7, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 12, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Kensington Place Nursing & Rehab
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.0 mi
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago ChicagoEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 2h 50m for patients treated and sent home
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2.1 mi
Provident Hospital of Chicago ChicagoEmergency roomMedian ER visit 3h 10m for patients treated and sent home
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3.2 mi
The University of Chicago Medical Center ChicagoEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 55m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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