ARCHER HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE (Chicago, IL) has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It also reports staffing below the federal benchmark (2.42 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), $588,773 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: February 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $588,773recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.4208.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.23
Licensed practical nurses
0.60
Nurse aides
1.60
Weekend nursing
2.10
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.7%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.1%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
99.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
79%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
17.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
18.9%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $179,297 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $204,835 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $167,191 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $37,450 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $596,515 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 19, 2025
55 days
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2025
$179,297
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2024
$204,835
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 15, 2024
18 days
Federal fine
Aug 15, 2024
$167,191
Federal fine
May 16, 2024
$37,450
Federal fine
Dec 24, 2023
$7,742
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of SABA HEALTHCARE · 11 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
216.3 residents on an average day (87% of 249 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 25 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.