Montgomery Place (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)

Kitchen inspections

The local health department inspects the kitchen that serves residents. Results are in the agency's own words.

Chicago Department of Public Health: Montgomery Place

• Sep 17, 2026 (canvass re-inspection): Pass. No violations listed.
• Sep 9, 2026 (canvass): Fail.
  7 violations

  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (Priority Foundation). Inspector’s note: observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). citation issued.
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Inspector’s note: observed no handwashing signage in theemployee washroom. a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. instructed to provide.
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present. Inspector’s note: observed evidence of mice on premises. found 100 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor in the dry storage room, the utility closet, and the apron/towel closet.instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. priority foundation ...
  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present. Inspector’s note: observed an appx."1-2" gap along bottom kitchen exit door leading to trash area. must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
  • Personal cleanliness. Inspector’s note: observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned. Inspector’s note: observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
  • Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean. Inspector’s note: observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. must maintain at all times.
• Apr 4, 2025 (canvass re-inspection): Pass. No violations listed.
• Mar 28, 2025 (canvass): Fail.
  4 violations

  • Insects, rodents, & animals not present (Priority Foundation). Inspector’s note: observed evidence of mice on premises. found 100 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor in the dry storage room, the utility closet, the apron/towel closet, in the kitchen area by cooking equipment and under the three compartment sink, on the bottom back area of the two door prep cooler ...
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (Priority). Inspector’s note: no hot running water at the handsink in the kitchen near the ice cream freezer; must provide and maintain. priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
  • Non-food/food contact surfaces clean. Inspector’s note: instructed to clean cooking equipment exterior surfaces and bottom of fryer where needed. instructed to clean the can opener blade at prep table and maintain.
  • Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean. Inspector’s note: instructed to clean and maintain the floors under around and behind cooking and other equipment (sinks, dishmachine, storage shelves). clean ceiling vents and light shields in kitchen where needed to remove dust observed. clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.
• May 6, 2024 (canvass): Pass.
  2 violations

  • Non-food/food contact surfaces clean. Inspector’s note: instructed to clean the exterior surface and interior bottom of the fryer in the kitchen.
  • Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean. Inspector’s note: observed an opening at the base of the wall next to the utility sink in the closet; instructed to seal opening at the left side of the sink. observed cracked floor tile in front of the stove in the kitchen; instructed to replace cracked floor tile where needed.
• Nov 22, 2023 (canvass re-inspection): Pass. No violations listed.
• Nov 15, 2023 (canvass): Fail.
  13 violations

  • Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Inspector’s note: no city of chicago snaitation certificate on site.
  • City of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Inspector’s note: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection while handling tcs food items. food items such as chicken, tuna salad, roast beef, milk and cheese. instructed manager to enroll in sanitation class and maintain. priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
  • Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting. Inspector’s note: no employee health policy on site at time of inspection. instructed manager to obtain policy and have all employees notified. correct and maintain. priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
  • Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Inspector’s note: no vomit diarhhea clean up kit or policy on site at time of inspection. instructed manager to provide and maintain kit at all times. priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Inspector’s note: all handsinks in need of proper handwashing signage. instructed to add and maintain.
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Inspector’s note: no handsink at front sandwich station to properly wash hands before glove usage. instructed to provide sink with soap, paper towels, and signage. handsink in dishmachine area in need of repair. leak needs to be corrected so handsink will be in full operaton. correct and maintain. priority ...
  • Food properly labeled; original container. Inspector’s note: all bulk food items in both storage areas in need of labeling with commodity name. instructed manager to correct and maintain.
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used. Inspector’s note: all single service articles must be stored in a clean organized manner. all cabinets with soiled articles must be removed. correct and maintain.
  • Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used. Inspector’s note: all drink dispensor nozzles and around nozzles in need of detail cleaning. instructed to clean and maintain.
  • Non-food/food contact surfaces clean. Inspector’s note: all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food and grease. instructed to detail clean and maintain all equipment clean.
  • Non-food/food contact surfaces clean. Inspector’s note: interior of all reach in coolers and cabinets in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and debris. instructed to clean and maintain clean.
  • Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean. Inspector’s note: floors in prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. grout in need of detail cleaning. drain covers in need of cleaning. all areas under cabinets and storage units in need of cleaning. correct and maintain.
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used. Inspector’s note: hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. Pass: No critical or serious violations found. Pass w/ Conditions: Critical or serious violations found and corrected during the inspection. Fail: Critical or serious violations not corrected during the inspection. Priority / Priority Foundation / Core: The city's severity levels under the 2017 Chicago Food Code; Priority is the most serious.

Care and services

From the community’s website

What Montgomery Place (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.

• Provides transportation. Scheduled transportation to medical appointments and monthly consultations (by appointment) with dentists, podiatrists, audiologists, and ophthalmologists. (page, checked Oct 15, 2026)
• 3 meals a day. Enjoy three chef-prepared meals daily and consultations with a registered dietician to ensure you’re getting the nourishment you need. (page, checked Oct 15, 2026)
• Apartment types named: private room. Nestled in Chicago’s vibrant Hyde Park neighborhood, our Memory Care program offers private suites, experienced nursing staff, and thoughtfully trained care partners who tailor support to each resident’s unique needs. (page, checked Oct 15, 2026)
• Entrance fee: charged. Entrance Fee Plan at Montgomery Place (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)

Location and nearby care

Nearest hospital with an emergency room

The University Of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago. 1.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.

Nearest Medicare nursing home

Pavilion of South Shore, Chicago. 0.0 miles away, straight line.

Nearest home health agency office

Mhn My Home Nurses, Chicago. 1.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.

Nearest pharmacy

Walgreens. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.

Area

USDA classes ZIP code 60637 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).

Dialysis within 15 miles

Provident Dialysis Center, Chicago, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Davita Kenwood Home Training Pd, Chicago, 2.1 miles away, straight line
Davita Kenwood Dialysis, Chicago, 2.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)

Hospice

32 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 60637.
Unity Hospice Of Chicagoland, LLC, office in Chicago, 5.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, office in Chicago, 6.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Vital Care Hospice LLC, office in Evergreen Park, 8.2 miles away, straight line

Nearest geriatric medicine practice

University Of Chicago, Chicago. 1.3 miles away, straight line. 14 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard risk

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone

Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)

FEMA National Risk Index

Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding very low, coastal flooding very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

What we checked

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.