Harmony Palos
Palos Heights, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145893) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $25,874
Phone: (708) 361-4555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harmony Palos has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Harmony Palos reports total nurse staffing of about 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.1%.
Harmony Palos has 2 federal fines on record totaling $25,874.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Harmony Palos is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, first certified on June 12, 1996. The facility is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 98.8 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9. There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Harmony Palos holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, quality measures rating is 3 stars, and staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.07832 per resident per day, including 0.82327 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $25,874.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the provided data for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Harmony Palos has an overall CMS 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?
Harmony Palos is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.08 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 64.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 2 fines totaling $25,874.00, and no payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Harmony Palos is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 98.8 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 Legacy Healthcare chain, which has 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Harmony Palos was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 12, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Harmony Palos scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7083614555 or check Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145893?state=IL to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; please contact the facility at 7083614555 for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145893?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.