Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Fargo Health Care Center
1512 West Fargo · Chicago, IL 60626 · 99 certified beds
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About Fargo Health Care Center
Fargo Health Care Center is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. Its capacity is 99 beds, below the Cook County median of 158 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Lineage Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 43 citations, the most recent on March 26, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.82 hours per resident per day. It is one of 80 nursing homes listed in Chicago. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (43)
Records from June 2023 to March 2026.
September 6, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
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 June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2024.
April 26, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 8, 2024.
April 26, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2024.
August 10, 2023
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 September 1, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2023.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $245,827
March 26, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $111,930 against this nursing home on March 26, 2026.
December 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $74,003 against this nursing home on December 19, 2024.
December 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 14, 2025, lasting 16 days (triggered by inspection on December 19, 2024).
September 6, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $33,023 against this nursing home on September 6, 2024.
April 26, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 17, 2024, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on April 26, 2024).
April 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,871 against this nursing home on April 26, 2024.
Staffing
2.82 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.73 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Lineage Healthcare, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 1.8 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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