Inspirations of Northbrook
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Northbrook, IL

Inspirations of Northbrook

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Northbrook, IL

Overview of Inspirations of Northbrook

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Northbrook, IL, Inspirations of Northbrook is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community features a variety of studio to two-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.

With fun recreational programs and engaging activities, like billiards and light exercises, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes based on their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in multiple dining venues. Transportation and concierge services are also provided for convenience and safety. Amenities include a library, a cafe, an arts and craft studio, a courtyard, a garden, a greenhouse, a fitness center, and walking paths.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 44 Rank #213 / 280Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 213th out of 280 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #82 / 187Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 82nd out of 187 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #148 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 148th out of 365 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
54 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$4,420/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceJuly 18, 2025
CountyCook
License Number5101131

Certifications & Programs

Vibrant Living Program — Grace Management, Inc.A branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Inspirations of Northbrook is legally operated by Brookdale Living Communities Of Illinois Gv LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
44 units
Total beds
44 units

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Laundry & Linen
Transportation
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Courtyard
Beauty Salon
Craft, Card and Game Room
Activities
Resident Art Show
Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
Grandparents' Day Brunch
Signature ProgramsGracefulDining™

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 34.0 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Northbrook's city center to Inspirations of Northbrook's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Northbrook

Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
North Shore Place
AL
MC
RC
Northbrook
188
Facility 188
IL AVG 74
Rank #8 / 280
No
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 48
Rank #220 / 365
--Bmsh I Northbrook Il LLC1
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 2
Rank #207 / 264
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #182 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspirations of Northbrook
AL
IL
RC
Northbrook (Northfield Township)
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 74
Rank #213 / 280
Yes
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 48
Rank #148 / 365
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 11
Rank #82 / 187
-Brookdale Living Communities Of Illinois Gv LLC3
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #54 / 264
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Northbrook
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 74
Rank #193 / 280
No
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 48
Rank #296 / 365
-A-Northbrook Memory Care, LLC5
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 264
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #64 / 264
Suite
Arden Courts Northbrook
AL
MC
Northbrook-No--------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Inspirations of Northbrook is in Northbrook, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Eligibility

General
Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
IL specifics
This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.

What it provides

  • Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IL specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home support

Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Asset limit
Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.

What it provides

  • In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
IL specifics
The current eligibility minimum is age 60.

What it provides

  • In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IL specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Inspirations of Northbrook

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Inspirations of Northbrook in?
Inspirations of Northbrook is in the Northfield Township neighborhood of Northbrook.
02 Who is the owner of Inspirations of Northbrook?
Inspirations of Northbrook is legally operated by Brookdale Living Communities Of Illinois Gv LLC.
03 Is Inspirations of Northbrook in a walkable area?
Inspirations of Northbrook has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
04 What is the license number of Inspirations of Northbrook?
According to IL state health department records, Inspirations of Northbrook's license number is 5101131.
05 How long has Inspirations of Northbrook been in business?
Inspirations of Northbrook has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Inspirations of Northbrook?
Yes, Inspirations of Northbrook allows residents to bring their pets.
07 What is the best email address for Inspirations of Northbrook?
The team at Inspirations of Northbrook can be reached at emark@inspirationsofnorthbrook.com.