Bria of Chicago Heights
120 West 26th Street · South Chicago Height, IL · 60411 · 7087565200
112 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Bria Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $155,728 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$155,728 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.76 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $165,764 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C May 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $47,740 |
| May 30, 2025 | Fine | $95,940 |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| April 19, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145898 · certified since August 14, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.