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Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
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Community First Medical Center Description
Community First Medical Center is your neighborhood hospital for you and your family at every stage of life. Our compassionate medical care as well as advanced testing and treatment services take care of you when you need it most.
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Care Types at Community
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many reviews express significant dissatisfaction with a particular hospital, citing issues such as poor communication, long wait times, and unprofessional staff behavior. One reviewer mentioned a frustrating experience with billing and collections, despite having made payments. Another shared a distressing account of a family member receiving inadequate updates and care. Complaints about rude staff, particularly in emergency intake, and a lack of prioritization for seriously ill patients were common.
Several reviewers highlighted experiences of neglect and disrespect towards patients, including a case where a patient was left in the emergency room for an extended period without proper care. Concerns about the hospital's cleanliness and safety were also raised, with one review mentioning a downgrade to a D rating in biannual safety ratings. Additionally, there were alarming reports of medical mismanagement and potential violations of patient privacy.
However, amidst the negative feedback, there was a positive review praising Dr. Tiesenga and his staff for exceptional care and support during surgical procedures. This review stood out as a singular positive experience in a sea of critical feedback, emphasizing the importance of compassionate and professional medical care.
Overall, the majority of reviews suggest a need for significant improvements in patient care, staff professionalism, and facility management at this hospital.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 12, 1985
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 66
Total current residents: 21
Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $3250
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-10 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-10 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-14 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-12 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-02-27 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-27 | C | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-19 | C | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-19 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-02-08 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-19 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-06-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-06-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-06-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-22 | $650 |
| 2022-10-07 | $5,000 |
| 2022-10-07 | $3,250 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Harwood Heights which is 2.5 miles away and has a population of 8,635 (very small town).
- The average income is $54,500, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 53.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 151 days of rain, 41 days of snow and 172 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The median age is 34.2 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 2.65% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 21.08% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 26% Black or African-American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, and 42% White.
- The crime rate is 8.49 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 3.02 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.84 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.83 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 109.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 7.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Tony's Fresh Market
0.5 miles awayCarniceria Jimenez
0.6 miles awayALDI
0.9 miles awayJewel-Osco
1.2 miles awayTony's Finer Foods
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Addison & Central WB
0.0 miles awayCentral & Addison SB
0.0 miles awayCentral & Addison NB
0.1 miles awayAddison & Major WB
0.1 miles awayAddison & Central EB
0.1 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.5 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.5 miles awayParkway Bank
1.1 miles awayUSA Payday Loans
1.1 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayHospitals
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
1.6 miles awayKindred Chicago Central Hospital
2.0 miles awayShriners Hospitals for Children
2.1 miles awayAMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center
3.6 miles awayWest Suburban Medical Center
3.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayWalgreens
0.4 miles awayOsco Drug
1.2 miles awayDentists
Irving Park Periodontics
1.0 miles awayWebster Dental Care
1.0 miles awayAssociates for General Dentistry
1.0 miles awayOptima Family Dental
1.0 miles awayA&J Dental
1.0 miles awayParks
Chopin Park
0.2 miles awayPortage Park
0.5 miles awayNature & Wildlife Garden
0.6 miles awayWatson Church Park
0.9 miles awayMerrimac Park
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
11.3 miles awayBAPS SwamiNarayan Sanstha Temple
22.6 miles awayShopping
Harlem-Irving Plaza
2.2 miles awayLincoln Village Shopping Center
4.4 miles awayLincolnwood Town Center
5.1 miles awayFashion Outlets of Chicago
5.4 miles awayDempster Commons
6.6 miles awayCulture
Rico Music & Art
1.1 miles awayFilament Theatre
1.1 miles awayInside Out Art Studio
1.2 miles awayChicago Ballet Center
1.2 miles awayStage Wright Theater
1.4 miles awayRestaurants
BRGRBELLY
0.5 miles awayChicago's Pita Grill
0.6 miles awayGolden Nugget
0.7 miles awayBistro 6050
0.8 miles awayFrank's Shrimp House
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