ARCHER HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE

Archer Heights Healthcare is a long-term care facility located at 4437 South Cicero in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility operates 249 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Archer Heights Healthcare received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state and federal surveys compared to other facilities. The staffing rating is also 1 star, reflecting staffing levels that fall below national norms for both nursing hours per resident per day and other staff measures. The quality measure rating, however, stands at 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that category. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes and care indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use among residents. Archer Heights Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to provide services to residents covered under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid covers long-term residential care for individuals who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly to confirm current availability, pricing for private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance arrangements. When compared to national averages, Archer Heights Healthcare presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating is below the national average, largely influenced by the 1-star ratings in health inspections and staffing. These two categories carry significant weight in the overall CMS rating calculation. The 5-star quality measure rating indicates that on tracked clinical outcomes, the facility performs at the highest benchmark level nationally. Individuals researching this facility may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare report for detailed inspection citations, staffing hours data, and specific quality measure breakdowns to gain a more complete picture of the facility's performance history.