BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Cook · IL · For profit - Limited Liability company · BRIA HEALTH SERVICES chain · 245 certified beds · CCN 145419 · BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK LP


BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK operates 245 certified beds in ELMWOOD PARK, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1982-04-01. It averages 169.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK?

CMS lists 100 health-inspection deficiencies for BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK since 2023-02-03, 94 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-27.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-27F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2026-05-27F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E
2026-05-27F0609, F0610, F0655, F0755Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2026-03-29F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2026-03-29F0658, F0725Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2026-03-29F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D
2026-02-09F0656, F0658, F0689, F0849Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2026-01-11F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2026-01-11F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D
2025-12-24F0684, F0773Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.J
2025-12-24F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.G
2025-12-11F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-12-11F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2025-12-01F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-12-01F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F
2025-12-01F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D
2025-11-18F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2025-09-04F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-07-09F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2025-06-11F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-05-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-04-25F0607, F0609Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2025-02-03F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.J
2025-02-03F0658, F0684Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-02-03F0565, F0839, F0880Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-02-03F0755, F0760, F0761Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D
2025-01-07F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-12-24F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-12-16F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-11-22F0658, F0755Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-11-17F0804, F0809Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.E
2024-11-17F0774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.D
2024-10-21F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-08-14F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-08-14F0678, F0836Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. / Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.E
2024-08-14F0580, F0684Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-03-20F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.J
2024-03-20F0658, F0684Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-03-14F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.F
2024-03-14F0584, F0677, F0759Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E
2024-03-14F0558, F0686, F0689, F0690Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-02-21F0600, F0602, F0686, F0689, F0773Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.G
2024-02-21F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2024-02-21F0609, F0692, F0697, F0698, F0777Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D
2024-01-11F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2024-01-11F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.G
2024-01-11F0695, F0835Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D
2023-12-12F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-12-12F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2023-09-21F0689, F0693, F0881Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.G
2023-09-21F0677, F0880, F0885Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Report COVID19 data to residents and families.E
2023-09-21F0580, F0610, F0635, F0657, F0686, F0777Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D
2023-02-03F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-02-03F0688, F0695, F0880Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-02-03F0558, F0761Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D

Why was BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK fined 10 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-29Fine$89,700
2025-12-01Fine$112,555
2025-09-04Fine$22,315
2025-06-11Fine$14,505
2025-02-03Fine$48,344
2025-01-07Fine$12,425
2024-12-16Fine$31,993
2024-08-14Fine$12,519
2023-12-12Fine$222,671
2023-09-21Fine$49,952

Has BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-03-2924
2024-01-0675

How is BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK staffed?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.785393.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)48.544.5
Average number of residents per day169.995.4

Who owns BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK, and what chain is it in?

BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK LP and belongs to the BRIA HEALTH SERVICES chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSEVEN SPECIES LLCsince 01/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBOSHES, JEREMY, NWAGWU YOULO, CHIMNOYA, WEINFELD, AVRUMsince 01/01/2024
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTFORGE GP LLCsince 01/01/2024
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTFORGE GP LLC, MARVIN MERMELSTEIN FAMILY TRUSTsince 01/01/2024
ADP OF THE SNFBOSHES, JEREMY, NWAGWU YOULO, CHIMNOYAsince 01/01/2024

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