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Overview of Warren Barr North Shore
Located 27 miles north of Chicago in Highland Park’s Skokie Valley area, Warren Barr North Shore operates as a 215-bed skilled nursing community with mixed rehab and long-term care missions. Half Day Property Holdings LLC owns the facility; the 72-day average resident stay accommodates both post-acute transitions and extended care. Incoming admissions lean private-pay (54 percent) and Medicare (32 percent), though the current census reflects deep Medicaid utilization (84.9 percent).
Six specialized programs address cardiac, orthopedic, pulmonary, and respiratory needs, plus on-site dialysis.
CMS health inspections place the facility 8.1 percent above state norms, with overall ratings 19 percent higher than Illinois benchmarks. Quality measures score 6.6 percent above state performance.
Pneumococcal vaccination reaches 99.4 percent of long-stay residents (versus the Illinois average of 89.2 percent), and influenza vaccination hits 97.8 percent (versus 91.6 percent statewide).
Urinary tract infection rates run low at 0.2 percent. Functional decline scores outperform state averages by 38 percent, and high-risk clinical events run 18 percent better than state norms.
Falls with major injury affect 6.2 percent of long-stay residents, substantially above the 3.4 percent state average. Depressive symptoms affect 98.5 percent of long-stay residents.
Total nursing hours average 2 hours 28 minutes per resident daily; 21 percent below the state benchmark of 3 hours 6 minutes, placing the facility 125th of 167 Illinois SNFs. Sixty percent of clinical staffing consists of contracted employees. Physical therapy services run 33 percent above state averages at 4 minutes per resident per day.
The facility operates at 65.1 percent occupancy, below the state average, and reported an operating loss of $826,200 on $27.1 million in revenue.
Federal enforcement remains light: $24,000 in cumulative penalties across two 2024 actions which is 83 percent below the state average; it’s received zero payment denials.
Walk Score of 44 indicates suburban location with limited foot traffic.
Warren Barr North Shore orients toward mixed rehabilitation and long-term care in a suburban setting, where vacancy and specialized services reflect evolving financial and operational conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Highland Park, IL
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?
Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Illinois Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 1 nursing homes in Highland Park, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Highland Park, IL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Highland Park, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Highland Park, IL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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