Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero · Chicago, IL · 60632 · 7738840484
249 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saba Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $551,323 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$551,323 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.42 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $596,515 |
Inspection citations (126 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
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.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $179,297 |
| March 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $204,835 |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $167,191 |
| August 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $37,450 |
| December 24, 2023 | Fine | $7,742 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145995 · certified since June 29, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.