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Bria of Chicago Heights

Nursing HomeSouth Chicago Height, ILCMS 145898
86 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
112

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Avg. residents per day
97.3

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Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
86

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Inspections on file
13

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Last inspection
2026-02-07

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Citations

86 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0684Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0565Generalno actual harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0006Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0015Generalpotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0025Generalpotential for harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  • 0032Generalpotential for harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  • 0035Generalpotential for harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0225Generalpotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0341Generalpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0541Generalpotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 0700Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

  • 0781Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0916Generalpotential for harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0577Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0511Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0541Generalpotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0225Generalpotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Inspection findings

What the surveyors documented

The verbatim CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies for each survey, straight from the federal record. Open a report for the full findings and plan of correction.

  • Inspection1 deficiency

    F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon interview and record review the…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to prevent a resident injury, and failed to…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection37 deficiencies

    F 0565 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that the assigned staff, thoroughly assisted and documented the resident concerns…

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  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    F 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…

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  • Inspection13 deficiencies

    F 0577 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have the State inspection survey results readily…

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  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 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. Based on observation, interview, and…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility…

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Showing the 8 most recent surveys with findings. 1 earlier survey is also on record.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Bria of Chicago Heights?
Bria of Chicago Heights is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in South Chicago Height, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145898.
What is the CMS rating for Bria of Chicago Heights?
Bria of Chicago Heights has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Bria of Chicago Heights have?
Bria of Chicago Heights is certified for 112 beds. It serves an average of 97.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Bria of Chicago Heights have?
Bria of Chicago Heights has 86 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Bria of Chicago Heights last inspected?
Bria of Chicago Heights was last inspected on February 7, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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