Heather Health Care Center
Harvey, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145173) · 173 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $308,658 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (708) 333-9550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heather Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Heather Health Care Center reports 2.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
CMS records show Heather Health Care Center has 4 federal fines totaling $308,658.00 and 1 payment denial on file. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the provided data.
About this facility
Heather Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Harvey, Illinois (Cook County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1978. The facility is licensed for 173 beds and reports an average daily census of 152.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heather Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Reported nurse staffing totals 2.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $308,658.00 and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare for details on these penalties.
Heather Health Care Center is part of The Alden Network, a chain of 27 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9. This facility's overall rating of 2 is below its chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heather Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 35.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $308,658.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 173 beds with an average daily census of 152.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Alden Network, a chain of 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 17, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7083339550 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7083339550 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 review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145173?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.