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Bria of Forest Edge
8001 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
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 328 beds, Bria of Forest Edge serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 24, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $95K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 36.1%.
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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 67 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.4 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.1% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $95,203 | $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: 3 Oct 2024, 1 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: L ×1 G ×4 D ×42 E ×14 F ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 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 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | 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. | L | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 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 Aug 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2024 | Fine | $16,065 | |
| 5 Feb 2024 | Fine | $79,138 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.1%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 4.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 9.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.0% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 58.2% | 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: Forest Edge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lp. 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 Forest Edge been cited for?
67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Bria of Forest Edge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $95K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bria of Forest Edge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bria of Forest Edge?
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 Forest Edge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Oct 2024.
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.