Grove of Northbrook,the
263 Skokie Boulevard · Northbrook, IL · 60062 · 8475640505
134 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $53,804 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$53,804 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.22 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 14% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,870 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2024 | Fine | $53,804 |
| March 2, 2024 | Fine | $11,066 |
| December 14, 2023 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145809 · certified since November 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.