Bria of Chicago Heights
Nursing Home Facility
120 West 26th Street, South Chicago Height, IL 60411
Bria of Chicago Heights is a senior care community located in South Chicago Height, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the South Chicago Height area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (708) 756-5200.
Operated by Bria Health Services, which runs 9 communities in our directory.
With 112 beds, Bria of Chicago Heights is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Cook County average about 165 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds. That is above the Cook County average of roughly 79%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Cook County average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 14 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Cook County average about 3.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Cook County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 33 problems at Bria of Chicago Heights. 7 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 13 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 4 times, a total of $165,764.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bria of Chicago Heights offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 112
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.7
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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