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Bria of Chicago Heights
120 West 26th Street, South Chicago Height, IL 60411
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 112 beds, Bria of Chicago Heights serves South Chicago Height in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 4, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $166K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 41.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.5 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.9% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $165,764 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 May 2025, 19 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×6 D ×17 E ×4 F ×3 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | C | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | Fine | $47,740 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Fine | $95,940 | |
| 18 Jul 2024 | Fine | $12,048 | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.9%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 10.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.5% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 69.2% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mst Health Properties Llc. Chain: Bria Health Services (10 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bria of Chicago Heights been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Bria of Chicago Heights been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $166K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bria of Chicago Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bria of Chicago Heights?
It is part of the Bria Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bria of Chicago Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.