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Bria of Forest Edge

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

8001 South Western Avenue, Beverly View · Chicago, IL 60620|328 beds|Licensed & Active

1/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

2.2/5

based on 45 Google reviews

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6/ 10

high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Abuse citation on record
Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 11.0)

Bottom 25% in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in BRIA HEALTH SERVICES chain · $407,863 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the admissions department is professional, the facility has a long-standing pattern of severe cleanliness issues and reports of resident neglect. Families should look elsewhere, but if you must consider this facility, conduct an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of the rooms and observe staff-to-resident interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

45 reviews on Google

“BRIA of Forest Edge faces severe and consistent criticism regarding facility cleanliness, pest infestations, and the quality of resident care. While a small number of reviewers praise specific staff members or the admissions process, the overwhelming majority of feedback highlights neglect, unprofessional behavior, and unsafe living conditions.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Professional admissions staff
Some individual attentive nursing staff
Effective rehabilitation services for some patients

Concerns

Facility cleanliness and pest infestations (roaches, mice, bedbugs) (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
Neglect and poor hygiene for residents (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
Unprofessional, rude, or abusive staff behavior (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
Understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Poor communication and difficulty reaching management/social workers (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 48 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

63%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the recent feedback regarding facility maintenance, what specific protocols and professional services are currently in place to ensure a clean, pest-free environment for residents?
2How does the facility approach staff training and oversight to ensure that every resident receives consistently respectful and attentive care?
3With the current staffing levels, what is your process for ensuring timely responses to call lights and immediate resident needs throughout the day and night?
4I noticed you actively respond to feedback online; how do you use that communication channel to resolve specific family concerns or improve daily operations?
5What steps are being taken to improve the consistency and quality of the dining experience and medication management for residents?
6Can you walk me through your communication process for keeping families updated on their loved one's health status and any changes in their care plan?

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Key Review Excerpts

“This facility has extremely unsafe conditions. There are ongoing issues with bedbugs, rats, and roaches. Patients have reported serious abuse, drug use, and other harmful situations that were not taken seriously or properly investigated.”

Family member · 2025★☆☆☆☆

“Latangala, the Admissions Director was very professional and pleasant. She answered all of my questions and took us on a tour of the building. Latangala is the only reason I chose Forest Edge!!!”

Family member · 2025★★★★★

“This place is horrible. The cna are rude and have an attitude as if its a hassle to do thier job. An absolute embarrasement. Its takes hours to get my mom changed.”

Family member · 2025★☆☆☆☆

Source: 45 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.49hrs

66%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

2.94hrs

72%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

39%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility100.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

100.0%

12.1%

52.5%

Cook

73.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility52.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

52.8%

15.5%

21.8%

Cook

24.8%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility67.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

67.5%

93.4%

90.0%

Cook

85.3%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility84.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

84.5%

95.5%

91.8%

Cook

87.4%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.7%

Better than Avg

Here

5.7%

15.3%

15.9%

Cook

9.0%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.0%

Better than Avg

Here

11.0%

19.4%

21.1%

Cook

17.1%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility24.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.6%

79.8%

63.1%

Cook

54.0%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility38.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

38.3%

81.8%

69.0%

Cook

55.1%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

3.2%

1.6%

2.4%

Cook

2.7%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies

4penalties

Above state avg (12.0)

35 complaint-triggered

$407,863 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of recurring issues, particularly with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, maintaining accident-free environments, and medication management. Families have repeatedly filed complaints that triggered 37 of the 77 total deficiencies, indicating ongoing problems with abuse prevention, accident hazards, and care quality. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar issues across multiple surveys suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.

Mar 11, 2026Complaint1 finding

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Jan 12, 2026Complaint3 findings

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Apr 7, 2025Complaint1 finding

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Nov 8, 2024Complaint1 finding

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 3, 2024Routine13 findings

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Oct 3, 2024Complaint2 findings

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 3, 2024

$16,065

Fine

Feb 5, 2024

$79,138

Fine

Jul 20, 2023

$312,660

Payment Denial

Jul 20, 2023

35-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bria of Forest Edge

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Bria Health Services

Chain Size

15 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.2/5 · Rank 6 of 15 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Berkovits, Fred

Owner

24%

Segal, Dov

Owner

Key personnel

Adebogun, AbayomiManagerNwagwu Youlo, ChimnoyaManagerAdebogun, AbayomiAdp of the SnfNwagwu Youlo, ChimnoyaAdp of the SnfWeinfeld, AvrumAdp of the Snf

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(773) 436-6600

briahs.com

8001 South Western Avenue

Chicago, IL 60620

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

45 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

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