Fargo Health Care Center
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146169) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $245,827 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (773) 465-7751 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fargo Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fargo Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Fargo Health Care Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $245,827.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Fargo Health Care Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 2014. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and averages 93.3 residents. The facility is part of Lineage Healthcare, a chain of 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fargo Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures (QM) 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $245,827.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Fargo Health Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Lineage Healthcare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fargo Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is 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?
Total nurse staffing is 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a 20.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $245,827.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program per the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and averages 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of Lineage Healthcare, a chain of 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 13, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Fargo Health Care Center scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (773) 465-7751 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (773) 465-7751 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 latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146169?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.