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Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet · Indian Head Park, IL 60525 · 232 certified beds
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About Briar Place Nursing
Briar Place Nursing is a nursing home in Indian Head Park, Illinois. Its capacity is 232 beds, above the Cook County median of 156 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Saba Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on April 25, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 1.81 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from September 2022 to April 2026.
June 9, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2023.
June 9, 2023
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2023.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2022.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $147,914
July 24, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 23, 2025, lasting 28 days (triggered by inspection on July 24, 2025).
July 24, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,698 against this nursing home on July 24, 2025.
July 24, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,575 against this nursing home on July 24, 2025.
November 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $40,660 against this nursing home on November 20, 2024.
August 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,180 against this nursing home on August 29, 2024.
April 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on April 26, 2024.
Staffing
1.81 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Saba Healthcare, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 2.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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