Pine Crest Health Care
3300 West 175th Street · Hazel Crest, IL · 60429 · 7083352400
199 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Icare Consulting Services
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.
4 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.
$119,719 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.44 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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $119,719 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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No harm found · C January 25, 2026 · 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 February 16, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 18, 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 September 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 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 September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 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 March 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 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 December 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G November 27, 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 December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 31, 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 November 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $16,575 |
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $44,298 |
| August 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $12,615 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $46,231 |
| September 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 23 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145220 · certified since December 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.