GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE
263 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, Northbrook, IL 60062
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 GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE Compares
GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE is a 134-bed for-profit nursing facility in Northbrook, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (48.7%) is above the Illinois average of 21.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 134 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Northbrook, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 48.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (124% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (90% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1% (39% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE with other nursing homes in Northbrook.
What keeps GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,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 NORTHBROOK,THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 48.7% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,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.
How does GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 134 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,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 Northbrook
Northbrook 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 Northbrook.
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