Heather Health Care Center
CMS rates Heather Health Care Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 50 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $308,658 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Heather Health Care Center
Heather Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Harvey, Illinois. It is licensed for 173 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Harvey and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of The Alden Network, a group of 27 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Heather Health Care Center 50 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $308,658 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 6 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0600 4 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-0686 3 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-0558 3 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F-0580 2 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
What its owners also hold
- The Alden Group, Ltd. has an ownership stake on file at 25 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 has an ownership stake on file at 21 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 has an ownership stake on file at 21 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 has an ownership stake on file at 21 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Illinois
- Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
- File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Ingalls Memorial Hospital, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Roseland Community Hospital, about 6.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights, about 6.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Aperion Care Midlothian, Midlothian, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Prairie Oasis, South Holland, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Elevate Care South Holland, South Holland, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Aliya of Homewood, Homewood, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Pine Crest Health Care, Hazel Crest, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.