Bria of Cahokia
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 11.0)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Bottom 25% in IL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in BRIA HEALTH SERVICES chain · $798,532 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While some recent reviews suggest a positive shift, the facility has a long-standing history of severe complaints regarding cleanliness and neglect. Families should conduct an unannounced visit to inspect the environment personally and ask management specifically how they ensure timely responses to call lights and resident hygiene.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“BRIA of Cahokia faces severe and consistent criticism regarding facility cleanliness, odors, and inadequate staffing levels. While a small subset of reviewers reports positive experiences with therapy and staff, the overwhelming majority of feedback highlights neglect, poor communication, and substandard living conditions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Engaging therapy team
- Some staff members described as passionate
- Home-like atmosphere reported by select families
Concerns
- Unsanitary conditions including strong odors, pests, and lack of cleaning (mentioned by 11 reviewers)
- Neglectful care and slow response to call lights (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Loss or theft of personal belongings (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor quality and insufficient food (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has had some challenges with cleanliness; could you walk me through your current daily housekeeping schedule and how you manage sanitation in resident rooms?
- 2Given the concerns about call light response times, what is your specific protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance, and how do you monitor this throughout the day and night?
- 3I understand that communication can sometimes be a hurdle; what is the best way for family members to get consistent updates on their loved one's care, and who is our primary point of contact?
- 4I see that some families have had concerns regarding personal belongings; what security measures or labeling systems do you have in place to ensure residents' items remain safe and accounted for?
- 5Regarding the dining experience, could you tell me how you ensure that meals are both nutritious and appetizing, and how you accommodate residents who may have specific dietary preferences or needs?
- 6I see that you have an active therapy team; how do you integrate these services into the residents' daily routines to ensure they stay engaged and active?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I’ve even had to go up to the facility to let them know he called out to get off his bedpan which he was on for over 30 minutes with a bed sore! They cut his call light off and will leave without helping him.”
“The smell in this place is awful. I hate visiting my relative. They do not change my relative's diaper as expected. They sit in their pee for longer than they should.”
“EVERYTIME I try to get in touch with someone regarding my father I can never speak to someone other than the receptionist. And She even told me the nurses are busy at the moment. Someone will give u a call back… 24 hours later. NO CALL.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
BRIA of Cahokia shows a concerning pattern with 69 complaint-triggered deficiencies from family reports, indicating significant ongoing issues. The facility repeatedly struggles with preventing abuse and neglect, maintaining accident-free environments, and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar problems—particularly safety hazards and resident protection failures—suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider before visiting.
Sep 10, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 20, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Jul 24, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jul 2, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 5, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Apr 18, 2025Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 20, 2025
$19,120
Fine
Aug 20, 2025
$25,500
Fine
Jan 14, 2025
$159,452
Payment Denial
Jan 14, 2025
55-day denial
Payment Denial
Oct 2, 2024
21-day denial
Fine
Oct 2, 2024
$68,432
Fine
Jun 11, 2024
$139,003
Payment Denial
Jun 11, 2024
59-day denial
Payment Denial
Dec 22, 2023
63-day denial
Fine
Dec 22, 2023
$132,896
Fine
Aug 31, 2023
$142,404
Fine
Jul 14, 2023
$111,725
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Bria of Cahokia
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Bria Health Services
15 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.2/5 · Rank 14 of 15 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Weintraub, Gary
Owner
Weiss, Martin
Owner
Weiss, Natan
Owner
Key personnel
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