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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
PENALTY
A federal fine of $18,990 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $53,804 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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.