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Fargo Health Care Center

1512 West Fargo, Chicago, IL, 60626

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Lineage Healthcare · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Fargo Health Care Center, with 43 inspection citations on record (8 higher severity). Federal records include $133,897 and 2 payment-denial records in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
99
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Cook Co. avg 2.65Illinois avg 2.55This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Cook Co. avg: 2.65. Illinois avg: 2.55.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

43
Citations on record
8
Higher severity (G–L)
15
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
112023
142024
152025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

3 records · $133,897 total · Apr 26, 2024–Dec 19, 2024
  1. Dec 19, 2024$74,003
  2. Sep 6, 2024$33,023
  3. Apr 26, 2024$26,871

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

2 records · 37 days total · Apr 26, 2024–Dec 19, 2024
  1. Dec 19, 202416 days
  2. Apr 26, 202421 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)40.91%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.74%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.97%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Braunstein, EphraimDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
1512 W Fargo Ave LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Braunstein, EphraimOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Diena, AharonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gautam, SagunOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Richardson, DellaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
1512 W Fargo Ave LLCADP OF THE SNF
Braunstein, EphraimADP OF THE SNF
Diena, AharonADP OF THE SNF
Gautam, SagunADP OF THE SNF
Richardson, DellaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cook County.

1512 West Fargo, Chicago
Cook County · IL · 60626
99 certified beds42.0171, -87.6680

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Washington Senior Living
CCN 145000
Washington, IL121Shown$230,097
Crescent Care of Elgin
CCN 145004
Elgin, IL443Not shown$44,709
Grove of Fox Valley,the
CCN 145006
Aurora, IL442Not shown$0
Duquoin Nursing & Rehab
CCN 145008
Du Quoin, IL232Not shown$26,260
Alpine Care of Evanston
CCN 145011
Evanston, IL333Not shown$40,258
Allure of Knox County
CCN 145012
Galesburg, IL111Shown$116,526

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fargo Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Fargo Health Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Fargo Health Care Center located?

Fargo Health Care Center is located at 1512 West Fargo, Chicago, IL, 60626 in Cook County, and CMS lists 99 certified beds.

Does Fargo Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $133,897 in federal fine amounts and 2 payment-denial records for Fargo Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Fargo Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Fargo Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.65 across 202 facilities in Cook County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Fargo Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Fargo Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
146169
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
99
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 43 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 26, 20260600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2026
Feb 7, 20260627DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Feb 7, 20260740DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Nov 23, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 12, 2025
Aug 29, 20250550EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2025
Aug 15, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2025
Aug 15, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250759EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250803FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2025
Jun 24, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2025
Jun 24, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2025
Jan 9, 20250600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2025
Dec 19, 20240600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2025
Dec 19, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 8, 2025
Sep 6, 20240600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 27, 2024
May 23, 20240558EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 23, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 23, 20240584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 23, 20240676DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 43 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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