Archer Heights Healthcare
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145995) · 249 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $596,515 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (773) 884-0484 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Archer Heights Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Archer Heights Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 2.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $596,515.00 and 2 payment denials for Archer Heights Healthcare. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review its inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Archer Heights Healthcare is a 249-bed skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with an average daily census of 223.4 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 29, 2000. The facility is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Archer Heights Healthcare holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 2.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
On penalties, CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $596,515.00, and 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Archer Heights Healthcare; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Archer Heights Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, with a 53.5% nursing staff turnover rate and a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $596,515.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Archer Heights Healthcare has 249 certified beds with an average of 223.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities averaging a 2.0-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 29, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (1 star) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at (773) 884-0484 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (773) 884-0484 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145995?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.