CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1461742026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Mercy Circle

3659 West 99Th Street · Chicago, IL 60655 · Cook County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds23CMS provider file
Recent citation rows25current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-04-3092026-04-305
Cycle 22025-02-0612025-02-064
Cycle 32024-01-2652024-01-261
02 / CITATION DETAIL

25 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-30 · FIREE0022Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-05
2026-04-30 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-05
2026-04-30 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0732Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-30 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01
2026-04-30 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-30
2025-09-18 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09 · complaint
2025-09-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09 · complaint
2025-09-18 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09 · complaint
2025-02-06 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-20
2025-02-06 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-02-06 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-21
2025-02-06 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-21
2025-02-06 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-21
2024-01-26 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-14
2024-01-26 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-14
2024-01-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-14
2024-01-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-14
2024-01-26 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-14
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS, INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • BARRETT, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • CONNELLY, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2017
  • CYPSER, DELORESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • FLANAGAN, ANNAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • HOULIHAN, NANCYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • JOHNSON, MARGARETIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • KNIGHTLY, EILEENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • LACHOWICZ, FRANCESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/17/2015
  • O'CALLAGHAN, DARLENEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2019
  • SHEEHAN, CAROLYNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • WALTON, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • BARRETT, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • CONNELLY, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2017
  • HOULIHAN, NANCYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • O'CALLAGHAN, DARLENEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • TRINITY CONTINUING CARE SERVICESOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2013
  • TRINITY SENIOR SERVICES MANAGEMENTOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.35per resident day
RN hours1.41per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.06per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
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