The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER
CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER (Chicago, IL) has a 2 out of 5 star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 4-star quality measures. It reports 2.73 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has $107,026 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7275 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $107,026recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7275.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51
- Nurse aides
- 1.69
- Weekend nursing
- 2.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30.8%48.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%4.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.3%4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%16.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12%9.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
100%100%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.5%88%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—54.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
54.8%30.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $74,003 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,023 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $133,897 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 16 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 19, 2024
- $74,003
Federal fine
Dec 19, 2024
- $33,023
Federal fine
Sep 6, 2024
- 21 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 26, 2024
- $26,871
Federal fine
Apr 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LINEAGE HEALTHCARE · 5 homes · 1.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 93.5 residents on an average day (94% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 12 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.