FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER

Fargo Health Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 1512 West Fargo in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP code 60626), within Cook County. The facility operates 99 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 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Fargo Health Care Center received a 2-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance below the national average in that category. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels and nurse-to-resident ratios that fall below national norms. The quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, representing stronger performance in clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Quality measure ratings are based on data submitted by the facility regarding resident health outcomes over time. Fargo Health Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify under federal Medicare coverage, which typically applies to short-term skilled nursing needs following a hospital stay, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers long-term care for eligible individuals with limited financial resources. Prospective residents and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (773) 465-7751 to confirm current bed availability and to verify accepted payment sources. When compared against national benchmarks, Fargo Health Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star CMS rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by below-average scores in both health inspection and staffing categories. However, the 4-star quality measure rating indicates that the facility performs above average on tracked clinical outcomes for residents. National averages serve as a general reference point, and individual circumstances, care needs, and availability should be considered when evaluating any nursing facility. The facility remains active and continues to operate under Medicare and Medicaid certification as of the most recent data available.