GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE
1601 NORTH FARNSWORTH AVENUE, Aurora, IL 60505
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE Compares
GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE is a 158-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aurora, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (31.2%) is above the Illinois average of 25.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 158 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aurora, the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE with other nursing homes in Aurora.
What keeps GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 31.2% here versus 25.9% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,THE's rating advantage in Aurora?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GROVE OF FOX VALLEY,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 Aurora
Aurora sits in Kane County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 72,886 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $83,374
- Median home value
- $245,500
Demographics for Kane County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aurora.
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