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7733 West Grand Avenue Elmwood Park, IL 60707 · Cook County
CMS certification number 145419 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Bria of Elmwood Park a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Bria of Elmwood Park as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.84 hours per resident per day at Bria of Elmwood Park, above the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.42 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.17 hours, 18% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 46.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Bria of Elmwood Park: Medicare and Medicaid
Bria of Elmwood Park is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Illinois's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 29, 2026 and found 26 deficiencies, plus 26 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 109 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 109 citations at Bria of Elmwood Park across 27 inspection dates, 67 of them from complaint investigations. 5 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 24, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (30) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (19). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level J, December 24, 2025). 19 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 9, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 27, 2026 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
March 29, 2026 · 30 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
FObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
FEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
FGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
ECoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
EEnsure 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.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
February 9, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
January 11, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
December 24, 2025 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
JProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
GEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
December 11, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
December 1, 2025 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
November 18, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
September 4, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
July 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
June 11, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 16, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
April 25, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
February 3, 2025 · 9 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
GEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
FEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure 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.
January 7, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 24, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
December 16, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
November 22, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
November 17, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
DHelp the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
October 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
August 14, 2024 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
EEnsure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
March 20, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
March 14, 2024 · 8 citations
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EHonor 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.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
February 21, 2024 · 11 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
January 11, 2024 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
December 12, 2023 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Questions to ask on a tour of Bria of Elmwood Park
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 24, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 9, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 18% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
13 penalties in the last three years, including $663,222 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Fine | $152,090 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Fine | $89,700 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Payment Denial | 24 days of payments denied |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Fine | $56,278 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 46 days of payments denied |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Fine | $22,697 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Fine | $14,505 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Fine | $48,344 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Fine | $31,993 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Fine | $12,519 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Fine | $222,671 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Payment Denial | 75 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Bria of Elmwood Park
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 1.4 mi
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1.6 mi
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose ParkEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 42m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.3 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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