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Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet, Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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.
Briar Place Nursing, in Indian Head Park, Illinois, is certified for 232 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Saba Healthcare chain.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 19, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 9 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $148K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 1.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), below the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 54.1%.
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.6 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 1.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.1% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $147,914 | $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: 20 Nov 2024, 8 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×7 D ×23 E ×13 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0622 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 10 Feb 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Oct 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 10 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 | 15 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
| 29 Sep 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Payment denial | — | 28 days |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Fine | $22,698 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Fine | $16,575 | |
| 20 Nov 2024 | Fine | $40,660 | |
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $51,180 | |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.1%, RNs 38.9%; 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 | 15.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 9.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 45.5% | 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: Briar Place Nursing Llc. Chain: Saba Healthcare (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Leumi USA | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
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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 Briar Place Nursing been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 9 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Briar Place Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $148K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Briar Place Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 1.9 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Briar Place Nursing?
It is part of the Saba Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Briar Place Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 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.