MERCY CIRCLE in Chicago has a 5-star overall rating, with 5-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 4.34 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: September 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3411.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.40
Licensed practical nurses
0.18
Nurse aides
2.76
Weekend nursing
3.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—6.5%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—19.7%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—3.4%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%98.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — 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 January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 888 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Occupancy
22.2 residents on an average day (97% of 23 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 11 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.