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Archer Heights Healthcare
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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The Essentials
Across 27 inspections from November 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 110 findings at Archer Heights Healthcare; 110 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 7 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 55 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 | 36 | 6 |
| 2026 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
8 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
13 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
8 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
8 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
22 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $167,191 imposed August 15, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed August 15, 2024. Status: Closed, September 25, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $204,835 imposed October 31, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $179,297 imposed March 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed March 19, 2025. Status: Closed, June 6, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $37,450 imposed May 16, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of May 16, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $7,742 imposed December 24, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of December 24, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F584 in May 2024, August 2024, March 2025, March 2025, May 2025, November 2025, February 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in May 2024, August 2024, October 2024, March 2025, March 2025, May 2025, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F600 in August 2024, August 2024, September 2024, October 2024, March 2025, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in December 2023, May 2024, May 2024, March 2025, March 2025, January 2026 and April 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F609 in August 2024, August 2024, September 2024, October 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F684 in September 2024, September 2024, March 2025, March 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in May 2024, August 2024, March 2025, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in May 2024, May 2024, March 2025, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F558 in April 2024, May 2024, March 2025 and June 2025. This citation covers whether the home reasonably accommodates each resident’s needs and preferences. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F677 in April 2024, May 2024, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F658 in May 2024, May 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F695 in May 2024, March 2025 and May 2025. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F725 in November 2023, May 2024 and May 2024. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F755 in November 2023, May 2024 and August 2024. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F921 in August 2024, February 2025 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F697 in December 2023 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F757 in May 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F842 in November 2023 and September 2024. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F883 in January 2024 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in eight inspections, most seriously at level F.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in eight inspections, most seriously at level K.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in seven inspections, most seriously at level J.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in seven inspections, most seriously at level F.
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level F.
How do you adjust rooms, schedules and routines to a resident’s needs and preferences?
Needs and Preferences: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F921 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F921: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
What changed after F697 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F697: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
What changed after F757 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F757: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F883: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $179,297 civil money penalty was imposed March 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds seven enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Nov 9, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 24, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 22, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 4, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 7, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 16, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 13, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 18, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 30, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jul 17, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 145995
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowNovember 9, 2023 – October 1, 2026
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