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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1512 West Fargo · Chicago, IL 60626 · 99 certified beds
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Fargo Health Care Center is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. Public records list 99 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Lineage Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. We hold 43 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 26 March 2026. CMS also lists 6 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 2.83 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
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4.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
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Records from June 2023 to March 2026.
March 26, 2026 · G
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-26 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-07 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0627Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-07 under CMS tag F0627 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 23, 2025 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-23 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 29, 2025 · E
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-29 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · E
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 15, 2025 · F
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-15 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-24 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-24 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2025 · G
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-09 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 19, 2024 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 19, 2024 · G
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-19 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $245,827
March 26, 2026 · Fine
Citation FINE-139241CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $111,930 against this nursing home on 2026-03-26 (Fine ID: 139241). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
December 19, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-70244CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $74,003 against this nursing home on 2024-12-19 (Fine ID: 70244). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
December 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-01-14CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-01-14, lasting 16 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-12-19). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
September 6, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-70012CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $33,023 against this nursing home on 2024-09-06 (Fine ID: 70012). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
April 26, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-05-17CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-05-17, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-04-26). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
April 26, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-69722CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,871 against this nursing home on 2024-04-26 (Fine ID: 69722). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 2.83 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.10 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Lineage Healthcare
Chain ID 854 · 5 facilities in chain (CMS)
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A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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