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Harmony Palos

11860 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Palos Heights

Harmony Palos is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Palos Heights, IL, with 130 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents per day. It operates as part of the Legacy Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.97 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $25,874 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.35 hrs/resident/day)
•High staff turnover (66%)
•15 deficiencies at last survey
•$25,874 in federal fines

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Palos Heights, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 130
Avg. residents/day: 91
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Legacy Healthcare
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 145893

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830)	Local market estimate

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.35; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.97; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 66%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 15
Federal fines: 2 ($25,874)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2024-11-21
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-04-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2026-03-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-01-04Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2026-01-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

2025-06-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2025-06-11Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-06-11	Fine	$15,516
2025-04-24	Fine	$10,358

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry

Location

11860 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Harmony Palos

How much does Harmony Palos cost?

Harmony Palos does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Palos Heights, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Harmony Palos's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Harmony Palos 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Harmony Palos?

Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Harmony Palos?

Harmony Palos has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Harmony Palos have availability?

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Harmony Palos offer?

Harmony Palos in Palos Heights, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 130 beds.

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