BRIA of Chicago Heights

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

    Warm helpful staff, outstanding care

    I had a very positive experience - warm, helpful staff who go above and beyond, outstanding therapy and wound care teams, excellent meals, and clean, newly renovated rooms. Admissions and management (Lauren, Adrianna) made transitions smooth; the homelike facility in a convenient neighborhood with easy parking is a real comfort. I highly recommend it, with just a little room for improvement.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    3.28·(50)

    Overall rating

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

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive staff interactions
    • Strong therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Effective wound-care team
    • Helpful admissions and transition coordination
    • Engaging activities and on-site events
    • Clean, recently renovated resident rooms (select areas)
    • Welcoming, family-like atmosphere
    • Convenient location and visitor parking
    • Smooth discharge planning and care transitions
    • Resident-centered culture and staff dedication

    Cons

    • Sanitation and odor concerns in resident rooms and common areas
    • Pest-control concerns affecting resident areas
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and clinical skill mix
    • Delays in medication administration and call-light responsiveness
    • Staff conduct and professionalism
    • Gaps in communication with families and external providers
    • Building maintenance and infrastructure deterioration
    • Inconsistent dining quality and crowded dining spaces
    • Security and personal-property control weaknesses
    • Billing and insurance-transaction inconsistencies
    • Variable quality across therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Allegations prompting police or regulatory involvement

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of this facility present a strongly polarized picture. On the positive side, multiple accounts describe compassionate, attentive caregivers, a strong therapy/rehabilitation program, and an effective wound-care team. Admissions and transition staff are singled out in several comments for facilitating smooth moves and discharges, and many families describe a warm, small, family-like atmosphere with engaging activities, music, and events. Portions of the building have been renovated and some residents and families report a clean, homelike environment with convenient parking and responsive discharge planning.

    Conversely, a substantial set of concerns centers on environmental sanitation, pest-control, and maintenance. Reviewers describe persistent odor concerns in hallways and rooms, pest-control issues, and building problems such as water leaks, peeling walls, and ceiling damage. These facility issues are accompanied by reports of inconsistent housekeeping and incontinence-care practices that contribute to family worry about living conditions.

    Clinical and operational patterns described raise questions about consistency of care. Several accounts describe delays in medication administration, nonfunctional call-light responsiveness, and variable staffing that includes limited clinical skill mix on some shifts. There are recurring concerns about staff conduct and professionalism (tone, responsiveness, and bedside manner), as well as gaps in communication with families and with external providers during transfers or medical events. While some families describe excellent nursing and therapy care, others report the opposite, indicating variability across units or shifts.

    Dining and activities present mixed experiences: some reviewers praise meals and the activity program, while others find food quality low and dining spaces overcrowded or repurposed. Safety and property-control issues are also raised, including missing personal items, unreliable mail handling, and broader security concerns. Administrative areas receive mixed evaluations as well — some families commend management and specific staff for excellent service, while others report difficulty resolving billing/insurance questions and dissatisfaction with complaint responsiveness. A small number of serious allegations have purportedly prompted police or regulatory notifications; those accounts warrant direct follow-up with authorities and the facility for clarification.

    Taken together, the reviews suggest a facility with notable strengths in rehabilitation, selective clinical services, and individual staff members who provide high-quality, person-centered care, alongside operational and environmental inconsistencies that have contributed to serious family concerns. Prospective residents and families should arrange an in-person visit, evaluate specific rooms and units, ask for current staffing ratios and clinical oversight details, review recent inspection records, inquire about pest-control and maintenance schedules, and request clear procedures for medication administration, incident reporting, and billing resolution before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    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.

    People often ask...

    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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