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GROVE OF NORTHBROOK,THE

NORTHBROOK, IL · Medicare-certified · 134 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

The Grove of Northbrook in Northbrook, IL has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with solid health inspection results but weaker staffing and quality measures. It reports 2.20 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $72,794 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.2017 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: April 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $72,794recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2017.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
0.25
Nurse aides
1.16
Weekend nursing
2.16

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 19%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

50%54.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%0%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0.9%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

2.7%3.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

4.9%4.5%No change

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

0%5.3%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

28.1%22.5%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

5%7.1%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

2.9%1.4%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

9%7.6%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

100%100%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

99.2%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

99.1%98.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

60.5%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

64%68.5%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $18,990 was recorded.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $53,804 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $83,860 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Apr 2, 2026

    $18,990
  • Federal fine

    Dec 7, 2024

    $53,804
  • Federal fine

    Mar 2, 2024

    $11,066
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Dec 14, 2023

    27 days

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
130.9 residents on an average day (98% of 134 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years

The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.