BRIA of Chicago Heights

    120 W 26th St, South Chicago Height, IL 60411
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.24·(51)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      2.4
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate and dedicated caregiving staff
    • Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Engaging activities and musical events
    • Supportive admissions and transition assistance
    • Notable wound-care expertise
    • Recent exterior renovations and improved parking
    • Clean, renovated rooms in some areas
    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere reported by visitors
    • Convenient neighborhood location and easy parking
    • Responsive customer service in positive accounts

    Cons

    • Sanitation and odor concerns in common areas and rooms
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent medication administration and delays
    • Gaps in urgent medical response and call‑system reliability
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Limited licensed nursing coverage and staffing variability
    • Safety and supervision gaps for dependent residents
    • Facility maintenance deficiencies (water intrusion, ceiling/wall damage)
    • Inconsistent meal quality and dining service continuity
    • Deficiencies in personal-item security and handling
    • Billing and insurance-administration problems
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews for this facility present a polarized picture: multiple accounts describe attentive, warm staff, effective rehabilitation services, and improved physical features, while a comparable number raise operational and clinical concerns. Positive descriptions emphasize staff who are welcoming, helpful during admissions and transitions, and active in providing therapy, wound care, and organized activities. Several visitors and family members described a family-like atmosphere, clean renovated rooms in portions of the building, and recent exterior upgrades such as a new parking area.

    Conversely, a recurring cluster of concerns relates to environmental cleanliness, pest-control, and general maintenance. Many accounts cite odor concerns in hallways and patient rooms, pest-control problems, water leaks, peeling walls or ceiling damage, and uneven cleanliness standards across units. These issues appear to affect perceptions of overall facility upkeep and infection-control vigilance.

    Clinical-care observations are mixed. Positive reviews highlight an effective therapy department and staff who support transitions home. However, other accounts identify inconsistent medication administration (including delays and missed dosing), problems with call-light responsiveness, and delays in addressing urgent medical needs. Several comments also point to limited licensed-nurse coverage at times and supervision gaps for residents with mobility or vision limitations, which respondents perceived as increasing clinical risk.

    Staff behavior and communication are another area of divergence. Many reviewers praise individual caregivers and departments for being kind and attentive. At the same time, a number of narratives describe concerns about staff conduct, unprofessional interactions, and poor responsiveness from office or management personnel. There are also multiple comments about personal-item loss or mishandling and some serious allegations related to financial or property misconduct that have prompted family escalation in individual cases.

    Dining and daily-living experiences are reported inconsistently: some families praise meals and the homelike environment, while others describe low food quality or interruptions to meal service. Activities programming and social events receive generally positive mention where noted, with music and scheduled events contributing to resident engagement.

    Management and administrative performance appear variable. Positive accounts note helpful admissions staff and responsive customer service; critical accounts describe slow or inadequate follow-through on complaints, billing and insurance difficulties, and uneven enforcement of facilitywide standards. Given the divergence in experiences, prospective residents and families should conduct an in-person tour, ask for up-to-date information on staffing levels (including RN coverage), medication administration policies, call-light functioning, pest-control and maintenance contracts, incident reporting procedures, and billing practices. Request references from current families and review recent inspection or regulatory records to corroborate the facility’s current operational status.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    BRIA of Chicago Heights is located at 120 W 26th St, South Chicago Height, IL, 60411.

    About BRIA of Chicago Heights

    Bria of Chicago Heights is a medium-sized nursing facility with 112 beds, operating under a for-profit, LLC ownership model. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, accommodating seniors who require short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care. Bria of Chicago Heights is not part of a continuing care retirement community, focusing instead on providing services for residents who need daily assistance with medical and personal care, including administering medications and help with activities such as dressing, eating, and using the bathroom.

    For those requiring rehabilitation following a hospital stay—such as recovery after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or injury—Bria of Chicago Heights offers short-term rehabilitation care. The care home provides nurse staffing averaging 2 hours and 38 minutes per resident, per day, ensuring that residents receive the clinical attention they need. Although the facility is not part of a hospital, it is designed to help residents regain abilities and, when possible, return to more independent living situations. During their short-term stay, approximately 13.9% of residents required emergency room visits, which is an important metric for families considering care options.

    Long-term care at Bria of Chicago Heights focuses on residents who need continuous support with both medical and non-medical needs. A significant portion of long-term residents at the facility, about 94.2%, maintained the ability to move, eat, and take care of personal needs without close assistance. The facility demonstrates a strong commitment to preventive health, as evidenced by a high rate of annual flu vaccinations among residents—97.7% received the vaccine in the most recent reporting period. However, weekend staffing has been rated as less consistent compared to weekday staffing levels.

    One notable aspect of Bria of Chicago Heights is its participation in government inspections, including regular state evaluations covering health, fire, and safety standards. These evaluations examine areas such as food preparation, environmental safety, and adherence to proper care procedures. In the past year, the home has addressed varied issues including accident prevention, pest control, proper medication labeling and storage, and maintaining essential equipment. The facility takes action to correct identified deficiencies in a timely manner. Over the last three years, Bria of Chicago Heights paid fines totaling $21,448 in relation to inspections.

    Bria of Chicago Heights is designed to offer a safe, clean, and supportive environment for seniors, focusing on both their medical needs and overall comfort. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing financial options for residents and families planning for skilled nursing care. With a dedicated team focused on both rehabilitation and long-term care, Bria of Chicago Heights works to create a homelike atmosphere where residents’ well-being and quality of life remain at the forefront.

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    BRIA of Chicago Heights offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 120 W 26th St, South Chicago Height, IL 60411.

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