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Community First Medical Center

5645 West Addison Street

2.7(934 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Facility type
Full acute-care hospital with emergency department
Therapy services
On-site physical and occupational therapy available
Care setting mentioned
Extended care unit (ECU) referenced by reviewers

What Families Think

Community First Medical Center is an acute-care hospital in Chicago that also provides skilled nursing/long-term care services, drawing a wide range of Google reviews. Many families and patients praise individual nurses, CNAs, and specialists for compassionate, attentive care, while a substantial number of reviewers report long emergency-room waits, understaffing, and facility upkeep problems. Experiences vary widely depending on department and shift, with some describing excellent, personalized treatment and others describing serious delays or neglect.

The Good

  • Many reviewers praise attentive, compassionate nursing staff
  • Positive experiences with specialists in cardiology, GI, radiology
  • On-site physical and occupational therapy praised by patients
  • Second opinion helped one patient avoid unnecessary procedure
  • Some describe caring, dignity-focused support during difficult hospital stays

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of very long ER wait times
  • Several reviewers cite understaffing in ER and ICU areas
  • Reports of unclean or poorly maintained facility conditions
  • One report of a missed fracture diagnosis on X-ray

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About Community First Medical Center

Community First Medical Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Chicago, Illinois.

Families rate Community First Medical Center 2.7 out of 5 based on 934 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

2.7overall · 934 ratings combined

2.7★ on Google (934)

Anthony Perez

Jul 2026

via Google

This place was great they gave me everything I need with amazing care I would recommend this place to anyone.

Tashiena Ross

Jul 2026

via Google

This place doesn't deserve any stars currently here in severe pain been waiting since 9am it is now 5:08pm. I've begged to be seen. Brought in by ambulance but I guess my pain doesn't matter. This place need to be shut down

Ryan D

Jul 2026

via Google

Well, what can I say? My wife got in a car accident, had terrible pain in her arm, went to their emergency room, got an X-ray, and was told that it was just bruised. The pain continued for days past going there and went somewhere else. For a second opinion, got an X-ray. And it was clearly broken Ray Charles could have seen this break and to make sure that maybe It was a fracture. that wasn't noticeable at the original x. Ray, we got the X-ray records from commute. First and the break was just as clear as it was as when we got the second opinion so as far as a hospital goes, if they're gonna let you walk it out of there with a broken arm. And the X-ray clearly shows it. It makes you think about the competency of their X-ray tech technicians, doctors and facility as a whole. I guess if you need an emergency room. And that's where they bring you all I can say is ask questions , be vigilant , and if you feel there's something wrong , you know , you're own body demand to get proper treatment. I was very upset with what happened to my wife. If I can find the x-rays, I'll post the video or the pictures at least so everybody can see how horrible it was. And what made me feel so much worse was the whole time? I believed the doctor so I was telling her, oh a bruised bone hurts more than a broken bone. Don't worry, honey, it'll get better. And she's telling me something doesn't feel right? And the whole time she was right, she's walking around with a broken arm. Thank God We had a second opinion because I don't know how much worse it could have got.So the lesson here is always listen to your wife, LOL and get a second opinion If you go to this hospital , especially if it's for something serious. I just updated this post to show the X-ray.You tell me , does that look like it is broken!

Myla Rodriguez

Jul 2026

via Google

very scared during an mri, but they talked me through it 10/10

Trish Rayner

Jul 2026

via Google

Wonderful meeting today, Kim explained every step very clearly, answered all my questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Community First Medical Center offer?

Community First Medical Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Community First Medical Center located?

Community First Medical Center is located at 5645 West Addison Street in Chicago, Illinois.

What do families say about Community First Medical Center?

Community First Medical Center is an acute-care hospital in Chicago that also provides skilled nursing/long-term care services, drawing a wide range of Google reviews. Many families and patients praise individual nurses, CNAs, and specialists for compassionate, attentive care, while a substantial number of reviewers report long emergency-room waits, understaffing, and facility upkeep problems. Experiences vary widely depending on department and shift, with some describing excellent, personalized treatment and others describing serious delays or neglect.

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