The Birches, LLC
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Clarendon Hills, IL
The Birches, LLC
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Clarendon Hills, IL
Overview of The Birches
The Birches is a 90-bed senior living community at 215 55th Street in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. Locally owned since 1999, the community serves DuPage County with an established 28-year operating history and a certified Montessori Inspired Lifestyle designation. This specialized dementia care methodology focuses on resident autonomy, purposeful engagement, and a high degree of individualized choice across both its assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
Adherence to state-licensed residential standards ensures 24-hour medical oversight and localized healthcare coordination. While state-regulated facilities are not part of the federal CMS star rating system, current 2026 data indicates a citations-per-inspection rate of zero for the most recent health and safety surveys. A single technical deficiency regarding tornado drill documentation was noted in early 2026 but was resolved on-site without violations or fines.
The facility maintains a transparent a la carte pricing structure, with assisted living studios starting at approximately $5,000 and memory care suites at $8,400. Clinical Profile and StaffingProfessional medical teams, including licensed nurses and certified assistants, are available 24/7 to manage complex care needs like diabetes management and medication administration.
The community maintains a favorable staff-to-resident ratio of 1:8, ensuring responsive support for residents requiring varying levels of physical and cognitive assistance. Life enrichment is a central pillar, with structured programming available for 12 hours daily, extending from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, to better support the natural rhythms of those living with memory loss.
The campus offers private, wheelchair-accessible apartments equipped with silent-paging monitoring and emergency response systems. Monthly services cover chef-prepared meals with international and specialized dietary options, weekly housekeeping, and professional laundry.
Shared spaces and activities include an indoor and outdoor gardening club, music therapy, Tai Chi, and intergenerational programs. Residents also benefit from secure landscaped walking paths and a vibrant social calendar featuring bridge clubs and creative workshops. With a Walk Score of 76, the community provides convenient pedestrian access to local Clarendon Hills shops, while also offering scheduled transportation for medical visits and local excursions.
Families looking for a long-established, Montessori-certified environment with high staffing ratios and extended daily programming may find this campus appropriate. Prospective representatives should prioritize an in-person visit to evaluate the 2026 quality standards and discuss the specific Montessori-inspired engagement strategies for memory support.
90-bed community Rank #147 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 418 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
28 years in operation Rank #33 / 185Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 185 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #125 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 634 homes 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 16, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 15, 2027
CountyDupage
License Number5100307
CertificationsMontessori Inspired Lifestyle
Owner NameThe Birches, LLC
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour emergency response system.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1 to 8
Email
jsander@birches.net
Activities
Housekeeping
Laundry
Scheduled Transportation
Culinary Services
ActivitiesTwelve-hour programming, not eight hours, seven days a week
Specific ProgramsFamily Communication and Support, Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Program
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.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
1 deficiency
6 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 86% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (6 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Bella Terra Streamwood | AL MC NH PC SNF | Streamwood | 214
Facility
214
IL AVG
85
Rank
#20 / 418 | No |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
52
Rank
#135 / 634 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Birches, LLC | AL MC | Clarendon Hills | 90
Facility
90
IL AVG
85
Rank
#147 / 418 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
IL AVG
52
Rank
#125 / 634 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
16
Rank
#33 / 185 | A+ | - | 6 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 276 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#87 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | - |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH SNF | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
85
Rank
#188 / 418 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
52
Rank
#611 / 634 | 14
Facility
14
IL AVG
16
Rank
#93 / 185 | A+ | Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek | 9 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
7
Rank
#248 / 276 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#246 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lincolnwood Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Lincolnwood | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
85
Rank
#314 / 418 | No |
51
Facility
51
IL AVG
52
Rank
#325 / 634 | - | - | Ga Hc Reit II Lincolnwood Trs Sub, LLC | 9 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
7
Rank
#219 / 276 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#209 / 276 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at The Glen | AL NH IL MC | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
85
Rank
#364 / 418 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
52
Rank
#310 / 634 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
16
Rank
#33 / 185 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#236 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Birches, LLC
Is The Birches, LLC in a walkable area?
The Birches, LLC has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Birches, LLC?
According to IL state health department records, The Birches, LLC's license number is 5100307.
When does The Birches, LLC's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, The Birches, LLC's license expires on January 15, 2027.
How long has The Birches, LLC been in business?
The Birches, LLC has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Birches, LLC?
Yes, The Birches, LLC allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Birches, LLC?
The team at The Birches, LLC can be reached at jsander@birches.net.
How many beds does The Birches, LLC have?
The Birches, LLC has 90 beds.
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