Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

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Catering to older Jewish residents in Chicago, IL, The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community offers a full continuum of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and rehabilitation services on one campus. As a non-profit and award-winning community, The Selfhelp Home ensures that residents are provided with care services focused solely on their well-being.
Apart from comprehensive care plans, residents here enjoy access to a wellness center where they can meet various healthcare professionals for their medical needs. Other amenities like a movie theater, library, and a sanctuary for meditation and worship are also available to meet residents’ diverse interests. Here, you can confidently enjoy the life you want while receiving the support you need without hassles and worries.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community is legally operated by The Selfhelp Home, Inc..
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
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Total deficiencies
| 25 | 7 | This facility has 257% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (25 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 257% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 250% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (6.3 vs. IL avg 1.8).↑ 250% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 12.5 | 0.9 | This facility has 1289% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12.5 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 1289% worse |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 8 | This facility has 75% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 75% better |
The most recent inspection on August 11, 2024, found multiple deficiencies related to resident care, medication administration, infection control, and facility policies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including fall management, medication security, infection prevention, and documentation. Inspectors cited concerns such as failure to maintain resident dignity during catheter care, medication errors, inadequate supervision leading to a serious fall injury, and lapses in infection control practices including COVID-19 protocols. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case involving inadequate fall supervision resulting in a serious fracture requiring surgery. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time without a clear pattern of improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIllinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Illinois average 36.8
Illinois average 3.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Illinois average: 0.7
Illinois average: 3.6
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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8.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,884 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 0 | 51 | 16,693 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,927 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,220 | 91 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,372 | 90 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,099 | 91 | 100% | 6.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 827 | 62 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 477 | 71 | 78% | 6.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 461 | 46 | 51% | 9.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 413 | 62 | 68% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 389 | 65 | 71% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 332 | 64 | 70% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 189 | 61 | 67% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 9 | 10% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 2% | 7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community is in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
The legal owner and operator of The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community is The Selfhelp Home, Inc..
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to IL state health department records, The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community's license expires on July 22, 2026.
The team at The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community can be reached at [email protected].
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community is located at 908 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640.
(773) 271-0300 will put you in contact with the team at The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community.

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