Bria of Forest Edge
8001 South Western Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60620 · 7734366600
328 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: $16,065 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.94 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $407,863 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 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 January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
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 October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
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 October 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 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 October 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 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 August 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $16,065 |
| February 5, 2024 | Fine | $79,138 |
| July 20, 2023 | Fine | $312,660 |
| July 20, 2023 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145864 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.