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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Bria of Forest Edge

(773) 436-6600

About Bria of Forest Edge

BRIA of Forest Edge brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Chicago's South Side, where experienced clinicians focus on restoring function and independence after surgery or illness. Our Illinois-based team combines medical precision with compassionate care planning.

Community at a glance

Capacity

328 residents

Location

Chicago, IL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

8001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE, Chicago, Illinois 60620

(773) 436-6600

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Bria of Forest Edge for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on October 3, 2024, state inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 58 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.

Medicare fined Bria of Forest Edge 2 times in the last three years, $95,203 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day2 hours 58 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day31 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Nursing staff who left in the past year36%Below the Illinois average

Inspections

30 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 11, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 16, 2026

January 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 13, 2026
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 13, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 13, 2026
April 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 8, 2025
November 8, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 9, 2024
October 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 7, 2024
October 3, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 7, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 7, 2024
September 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 24, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 25, 2024
September 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 5, 2024
August 16, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 22, 2024
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 22, 2024
July 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 12, 2024
May 17, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024
April 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 2, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 2, 2024
February 5, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $95,203 in the last three years.

  • October 3, 2024Fine: $16,065
  • February 5, 2024Fine: $79,138

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Forest Edge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lp
Medicare-certified beds
328
Average residents per day
204
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 1, 1996
Part of a chain
Bria Health Services, 10 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
145864

Location

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8001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUEChicago, IL 60620

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Questions about Bria of Forest Edge

How did Bria of Forest Edge do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on October 3, 2024 and cited 15 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Bria of Forest Edge?+

Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 58 minutes with each resident per day, including 31 minutes from registered nurses. 36% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Bria of Forest Edge been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Bria of Forest Edge 2 times in the last three years, totaling $95,203.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Chicago Skilled Nursing in Illinois Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026