Aliya of Palos Park
12220 South Will Cook Road · Palos Park, IL · 60464 · 6302572291
129 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aliya Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $98,856 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 9 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$98,856 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $354,885 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
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.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 31, 2025 | Fine | $78,430 |
| July 31, 2025 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $20,426 |
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $152,425 |
| May 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 44 days |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $103,604 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146053 · certified since October 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.