Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
Home Care, Respite Care & Assisted Living · Des Plaines, IL
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
Home Care, Respite Care & Assisted Living · Des Plaines, IL
Overview of 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.
Types of Care at Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines
Home Care
Respite Care
Assisted Living
29-bed community Rank #390 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 430 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 / 251Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 251 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 647 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
IssuanceOctober 15, 2025
ExpirationOctober 15, 2026
CountyCook
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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO
Respite Care
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care
Home Care
Email
[email protected]
Pets Allowed
Linen ServiceYes
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Barber
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Wifi
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Wellness ProgramExperience personalized healthcare with clinical care coordination and oversight from a dedicated Brookdale RN Care Manager.
Specific Programs877-384-8989
Religious ServicesYes
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm; Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm; Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm
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
2 deficiencies
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
4 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
January 29, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1 | 3.5 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.9 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 44% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 17, 2024, identified deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, including incomplete documentation of residents needing assistance during fire and tornado drills and the absence of posted evacuation route maps in resident areas, as well as a lack of CPR-certified staff on night shifts. Earlier inspections were not provided, so broader inspection patterns cannot be determined from the available information. The main issues involved emergency planning and staff certification for resident safety. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is unclear whether these findings represent a new or ongoing trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines is 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.
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.
What is the best email address for Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines?
The team at Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines have?
Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines has 29 beds.
Are there photos of Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines?
Yes — there are 16 photos of Brookdale at Home® Des Plaines in the photo gallery on this page.
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