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Morgan Park Healthcare

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

10935 South Halsted Street, South Side Β· Chicago, IL 60628294 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.1/5

based on 78 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical 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 (30 vs median 11.0)
  • High staff turnover (54%)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in IL Β· Critically understaffed (RN) Β· Worst in SABA HEALTHCARE chain Β· $421,750 in fines Β· Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a long history of severe complaints regarding hygiene, facility maintenance, and staff responsiveness. While a few reviewers have noted positive interactions, the pattern of neglect and poor communication is significant; we strongly advise touring multiple other facilities and reviewing state inspection reports before considering this location.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

78 reviews on Google
β€œMorgan Park Healthcare faces severe, long-standing criticism regarding basic hygiene, facility maintenance, and staff professionalism. While a small minority of reviewers report positive experiences with specific staff members, the overwhelming majority of feedback highlights issues with pervasive odors, poor food quality, and neglectful care. Families should be aware of consistent reports regarding unresponsive management and a lack of basic cleanliness.”

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food1.0Staff2.0Clean1.0Activities4.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Select attentive and friendly nursing staff
  • Occasional positive experiences with activity aides
  • Some residents find the environment accommodating

Concerns

  • Pervasive odor of urine and lack of cleanliness (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional, rude, or dismissive staff behavior (mentioned by 10 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and insufficient portions (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Neglectful care and slow response to call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff/management (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Facility disrepair, including broken equipment and lack of basic amenities (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution Β· 117 analyzed

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10
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How They Respond to Reviews

20%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what is the facility's specific protocol for ensuring call lights are answered in a timely manner?
  • 2Could you walk me through your daily cleaning schedule and how you maintain hygiene standards in resident living areas to ensure a fresh environment?
  • 3I noticed that communication can sometimes be a challenge; what is the best way for family members to reach management or nursing staff to get updates on their loved one's care?
  • 4How do you ensure that residents receive consistent, high-quality nutrition and that their specific dietary preferences or portion needs are met during meal times?
  • 5What steps are currently being taken to improve the overall staff-to-resident interaction and ensure that every resident feels treated with dignity and respect?
  • 6Can you describe the current activity calendar and how the staff encourages residents to participate in social events to keep them engaged throughout the week?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

β€œThe building is old, dirty, and the smell is overwhelming the moment you walk in the door. It should honestly be torn down.”

Family member Β· 2025β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†

β€œI rang my mother's call light to ask someone to change her bed sheets because they were wet with urine and she smelled like she hadn't had a bath in days. The bell sounded for more than 10 minutes.”

Family member Β· 2017β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†

β€œThe physical appearance of this place is not the greatest and will definitely turn you off. However, the quality of care is nothing short of amazing πŸ‘!”

Family member Β· 2022β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†
Source: 78 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day Β· Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.28hrs
37%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.64hrs
64%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
71%
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

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
πŸ˜”

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility90.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.6%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
74.9%

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

πŸ’‰

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility62.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
62.3%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
Cook
87.9%
πŸ’‰

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.8%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Cook
85.5%
πŸ’Š

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.1%
Better than Avg
Here
5.1%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Cook
10.4%
πŸ’Š

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Better than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
15.4%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.1%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.1%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
Cook
17.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
πŸ’‰

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility9.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
79.7%
IL
63.1%
Cook
55.4%
πŸ’‰

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility13.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.3%
πŸ’Š

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Cook
2.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback Β· Medicare 2026

39deficiencies
10penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
92 complaint-triggered
$421,750 in fines

This facility has concerning recurring patterns, with the majority (72 out of 113) of deficiencies triggered by family complaints. Most problematic are repeated issues with accident prevention and safety supervision, resident protection from abuse and neglect, and medication management errors that persist across multiple surveys spanning 2022-2026. While all cited deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of family-initiated complaints and recurring safety violations suggest ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully investigate before choosing this facility.

Mar 13, 2026Complaint
6
0689Immediate jeopardy Β· PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0600Actual harm Β· 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.

0684Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0557Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0657Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0690Potential for harm Β· 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.

Feb 21, 2026Complaint
2
0921Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0812Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Feb 14, 2026Complaint
8
0812Potential for harm Β· 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.

0814Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0921Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0925Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0584Potential for harm Β· 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.

0600Potential for harm Β· 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 Β· 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.

0914Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Jan 30, 2026Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
3
0689Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0628Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0842Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Aug 1, 2025Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0693Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 14, 2025

$14,505

Fine

Dec 5, 2024

$15,301

Fine

Sep 30, 2024

$48,685

Fine

Aug 12, 2024

$41,730

Fine

Apr 18, 2024

$119,626

Payment Denial

Apr 18, 2024

55-day denial

Fine

Jan 31, 2024

$66,768

Payment Denial

Jan 31, 2024

25-day denial

Payment Denial

Sep 8, 2023

65-day denial

Fine

Sep 8, 2023

$115,135

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Morgan Park Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Saba Healthcare

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.4/5 Β· Rank 9 of 11 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mtj Holdings LLC

Owner Β· Organization

20%

Blonder, Moshe

Owner

28%

Singer, Aharon

Owner

28%

Cohen, Mayer

Owner (parent company)

10%

Singer, Tzvi

Owner (parent company)

10%

Key personnel

Cole, NicholeW-2 Managing EmployeeSinger, AharonOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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