Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
Brookdale at Home Des Plaines is an extraordinary private in-home care provider situated in South River Road, Des Plaines IL, offering companion care, personal care, and respite care. With the seniors’ well-being in mind, the community commits to enhancing the seniors’ quality of life. There is no need to worry about maintenance, medication reminders, errands, and daily activities with extra hands from a team of reliable, compassionate, and skilled professionals.
More than enjoying independence, seniors and their loved ones live life to the fullest without the need to leave their residences. With genuine care and assistance, seniors focus on living their lives as they want without the burdens of housekeeping and other mundane activities.
29-bed community Rank #379 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
48 years in operation Rank #3 / 185Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd 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: 87 / 100 Rank #55 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th 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.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 15, 2025
ExpirationOctober 15, 2026
CountyCook
License Number5101743
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines is legally operated by Blc-The Heritage Of Des Plaines, LLC.
Permanent Units
29 units
Total beds
29 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Respite Care
Home Care
Email
bfarnan@brookdale.com
Pets Allowed
Linen ServiceYes
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Wellness Programclinical care coordination, oversight from a dedicated Brookdale RN Care Manager
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm
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 2024 · 2 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
2 deficiencies
4 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (4 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Des Plaines's city center to Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Holy Family Medical Center)
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Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines is located in Des Plaines, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
What neighborhood is Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines in?
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines is in the Maine Township neighborhood of Des Plaines.
Who is the owner of Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines?
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines is legally operated by Blc-The Heritage Of Des Plaines, LLC.
Is Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines in a walkable area?
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines?
According to IL state health department records, Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines's license number is 5101743.
When does Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines's license expires on October 15, 2026.
How long has Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines been in business?
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines?
No, Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines has a no-pet policy.
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