Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet · Indian Head Park, IL · 60525 · 7082468500
232 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saba Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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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 the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$131,113 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.81 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $147,914 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 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 December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 29, 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 September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 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 May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,575 |
| July 24, 2025 | Fine | $22,698 |
| July 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $40,660 |
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $51,180 |
| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145784 · certified since February 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.