MERCY CIRCLE
3659 WEST 99TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60655 · CCN 146174
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 23
- Avg residents/day
- 22.0
- Phone
- 7732533600
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-06 | 4 | 12.2 | 9.5 | -8.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-01-26 | 4 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -8.7 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-31 | 9 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -4.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.72 | 39.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.65 | 0.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.72 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (17)
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-06 · Health · corrected 2025-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS WEST MIDWEST COMMUNITY INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2008-06-27 |
| TRINITY CONTINUING CARE SERVICES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-09-01 |
| FRIKKER, JUDITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| HINZ, MARGARET | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| KLOSOWSKI, MARIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| MILLER, ANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| REICKS, LAURA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| SANDERS, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| FRIKKER, JUDITH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-08-01 |
| REICKS, LAURA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-08-01 |
| SANDERS, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-08-01 |
| LACHOWICZ, FRANCES | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-01-01 |
Other facilities in CHICAGO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO | ★★★★★ | 72 |
| LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| TERRACES AT THE CLARE | ★★★★★ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.