Mercy Circle
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146174) · 23 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (773) 253-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Circle holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS star rating, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Mercy Circle reports total nurse staffing of about 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and nursing staff turnover of 33.3%.
Mercy Circle has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials, and the provided data shows no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Mercy Circle is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. It is organized as a non-profit, church-related facility, first approved for certification on January 10, 2015. The facility is certified for 23 beds and reports an average daily census of 22.5 residents, making it a small skilled nursing community.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercy Circle holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse staffing of 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for Mercy Circle: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate that Mercy Circle is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the facility's present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mercy Circle has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Mercy Circle is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 33.3% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for Mercy Circle.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Mercy Circle.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mercy Circle is certified for 23 beds and reports an average daily census of 22.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Mercy Circle is a non-profit, church-related facility; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Mercy Circle was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 10, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Mercy Circle scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact Mercy Circle at 7732533600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact Mercy Circle at 7732533600 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Mercy Circle's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146174?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.