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Fargo Health Care Center

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

1512 West Fargo, Rogers Park · Chicago, IL 60626|99 beds|Licensed & Active

2/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

5.0/5

based on 3 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 (2/5 stars)
Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 11.0)

Below average in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $133,353 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

There is currently insufficient information in the reviews to make an informed decision about this facility. Because the recent five-star ratings lack descriptive text, families should schedule an in-person tour to personally verify staffing levels and care quality.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.53hrs

71%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

2.73hrs

67%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

27%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

36%

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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility99.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

99.1%

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 Facility40.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

40.9%

15.5%

21.8%

Cook

24.8%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.4%

Better than Avg

Here

11.4%

19.4%

21.1%

Cook

17.1%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.4%

Better than Avg

Here

6.4%

15.3%

15.9%

Cook

9.0%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.1%

Better than Avg

Here

6.1%

14.4%

14.2%

Cook

8.6%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility94.7%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

94.7%

95.5%

91.8%

Cook

87.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility44.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

44.0%

81.8%

69.0%

Cook

55.1%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility54.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

54.5%

79.8%

63.1%

Cook

54.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies

5penalties

Above state avg (12.0)

15 complaint-triggered

$133,353 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated complaints from families, particularly regarding resident protection from abuse and neglect, with 14 complaint-triggered deficiencies among 45 total violations. The most frequent issues involve resident protection and safety, accident prevention, and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of protection violations across multiple surveys suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent resident safety standards.

Mar 26, 2026Complaint1 finding

0600Actual 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.

Feb 7, 2026Complaint2 findings

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Nov 23, 2025Complaint1 finding

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.

Aug 29, 2025Complaint1 finding

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Aug 15, 2025Routine10 findings

0803Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0689Potential for 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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 24, 2025Complaint2 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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 19, 2024

$74,003

Payment Denial

Dec 19, 2024

16-day denial

Fine

Sep 6, 2024

$33,023

Fine

Apr 26, 2024

$26,871

Payment Denial

Apr 26, 2024

21-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fargo Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lineage Healthcare

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Braunstein, Ephraim

Owner

Key personnel

1512 W Fargo Ave LLC5% or Greater Security InterestBraunstein, EphraimManagerDiena, AharonManagerGautam, SagunManagerRichardson, DellaManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(773) 465-7751

fargohcc.com

1512 West Fargo

Chicago, IL 60626

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data

Google Maps

Photos, directions & neighborhood info

Google Reviews

3 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

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