BRITISH HOME, THE
8700 WEST 31ST STREET, Brookfield, IL 60513
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BRITISH HOME, THE Compares
BRITISH HOME, THE is a 72-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brookfield, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (72% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRITISH HOME, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRITISH HOME, THE with other nursing homes in Brookfield.
How is BRITISH HOME, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BRITISH HOME, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRITISH HOME, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BRITISH HOME, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 72 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRITISH HOME, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BRITISH HOME, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Brookfield
Brookfield sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brookfield.
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