Chicago, IL

Mercy Circle

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3659 West 99th Street, Chicago, IL

(773) 253-3600

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

23

Certified beds

Average residents

22

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2015-01-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.65

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.16

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.92

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.13

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	89.6% 10.4 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.8%	3.3% 5.5 pts worse	3.3% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.2%	50.3% 47.1 pts better	11.4% 8.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	15.0%	6.5% 8.5 pts worse	5.4% 9.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	30.0%	18.5% 11.5 pts worse	19.6% 10.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	20.0%	15.0% 5 pts worse	14.9% 5.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.1% 1.1 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.7% 1.7 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.2%	21.3% 3.1 pts better	19.8% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	0.0%	5.2% 5.2 pts better	5.1% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.6%	68.8% 27.8 pts better	81.7% 14.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.9%	14.0% 8.1 pts better	12.0% 6.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.4%	2.3% 1.1 pts worse	1.6% 1.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	91.5%	63.0% 28.5 pts better	79.7% 11.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.2%	26.2% 6 pts better	23.9% 3.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-06 · Fire 2025-02-06

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-26 · Fire 2024-01-26

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-31 · Fire 2023-03-31

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-06

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-04-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-17

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-31

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-05

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2023-04-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-04-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-04-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-04-15

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-31

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2023-04-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas West Midwest Community Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2008-06-27

Frikker, Judith