SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO

Selfhelp Home of Chicago is a long-term care facility located at 908 West Argyle Street in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP code 60640), within Cook County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 72 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating for Selfhelp Home of Chicago is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels relative to the resident census as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. Each of these component ratings contributes to the overall composite score. Selfhelp Home of Chicago is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare is a federal program that provides coverage primarily for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program covering long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria in Illinois. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to consult directly with the facility and with appropriate government benefit offices to determine coverage applicability. When compared to national benchmarks, Selfhelp Home of Chicago performs above average across all reported CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. This facility's overall rating of 5 stars, combined with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a quality measure rating of 5 stars, positions it in the upper range of CMS performance indicators nationally. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is also above the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current data available through the CMS Care Compare tool and to conduct direct inquiries with the facility regarding current availability, services, and costs.