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Nursing Home

The Grove of Evanston

Nursing Home

The Grove of Evanston

500 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 View map
Overview of The Grove of Evanston

At The Grove of Evanston, residents are welcomed into a supportive community that prioritizes their well-being and peace of mind. The suburban location exudes tranquility, and the caring team is dedicated to providing personalized care for each resident. Clinical rehabilitation and therapy are seamlessly integrated with hospital care to offer advanced, tailor-made treatment options. Full-time therapists and state-of-the-art physical therapy equipment ensure that short-term rehabilitation goals are met with a high patient-to-therapist ratio. Services offered include physical, orthopedic, speech, and occupational therapy, as well as specialized care for cardiac conditions, orthopedic care, peritoneal dialysis, tracheostomy care, and more. The team is physician-supervised, and premium-quality care is available around the clock.
Residents also enjoy a heightened experience of living with private suites that feature private bathrooms and showers, as well as in-room refrigerators. The interior design is immaculate and peaceful, creating a relaxing and homely environment.

(847) 316-3320

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 48m per day 44m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 1m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 23m per day 3h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 53m per day 34m per day 29m per day
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Additional licensing details

Accreditations: Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care from The Joint Commission
Awards: Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care from The Joint Commission

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

hotel-like amenities
large guest rooms
private suites
concierge services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Cardiac Programming, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Wound Care
Contact The Grove of Evanston

Compare Nursing Homes around Illinois The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IL Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

Avantara Park Ridge
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Park Ridge
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82.9%
+20%
3.06
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3
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137
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70
Levy, Erin
$26,0M
$6,1M
23.7%
145667
Avantara Long Grove
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Long Grove
195
84.9%
+23%
2.60
+32%
-16%
0
27
0
168
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34
Osei, Lily
$31,6M
$7,8M
24.8%
145868
The Grove of Evanston
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Evanston
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Avantara Aurora
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Avantara Elgin
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Address 2.1 miles from city center — 6.88 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)

Address 500 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.28
11% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.85
18% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 31.5%
20% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.0%
14% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.9%
145% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 27.8%
48% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 45.8%
10% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 50.6%

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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