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Brookdale Vernon Hills
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Vernon Hills, IL
Brookdale Vernon Hills
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Vernon Hills, IL
Tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, Brookdale Vernon Hills is an idyllic senior living community providing a wide range of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Offering warm and cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and secure residence. With around-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals, residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Brookdale Vernon Hills focuses on the wellbeing of its residents, paving the way for them to explore and learn. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with friends at the community dining room. Amenities include a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an indoor, therapy, and whirlpool, computers, a fireside living room, a cafe, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.
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.
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: 25 / 100 Rank #529 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 30, 2025
ExpirationDecember 29, 2026
CountyLake
License Number5103798
Brookdale Vernon Hills is legally operated by S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC.
Permanent Units
45 units
Alzheimer's Units
45 units
Total beds
90 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Bistro
Café
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Center
ActivitiesActivities include nature walks, baking sessions, live music evenings, and group fitness classes
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
IL$3,730 per month
AL$4,895 per month
MC$6,715 per month
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.
4 deficiencies
10 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 (43% below)
• Total deficiencies (43% 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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois nursing home (4 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 43% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 9 | This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the Illinois average (10 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 409 / 409 - 702 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
Studio
1
409 sq. ft
1 Bed
1
409 - 702 sq. ft
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Vernon Hills
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1.8 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Avantara Libertyville | NH MC SNF | Libertyville | 150
Facility
150
IL AVG
85
Rank
#48 / 418 |
72.3%
Facility
72.3%
IL AVG
75.8
Rank
#98 / 151 | -5% | 2.83
Facility
2.83
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#71 / 152 | +65% | -9% | $139.0k
Facility
$139.0k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#124 / 153 | 27
Facility
27
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#60 / 153 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#39 / 153 | 2 | 109 | - |
54
Facility
54
IL AVG
52
Rank
#291 / 634 | Karil Skinner | $11.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $6.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 56.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 145593 | ||||
| Thrive of Lake County | NH MC SNF | Us-45 Mundelein | 185
Facility
185
IL AVG
85
Rank
#35 / 418 |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
IL AVG
75.8
Rank
#59 / 151 | +9% | 2.30
Facility
2.30
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#124 / 152 | +61% | -26% | $29.7k
Facility
$29.7k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#91 / 153 | 80
Facility
80
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#144 / 153 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#71 / 153 | 5 | 153 | - |
46
Facility
46
IL AVG
52
Rank
#365 / 634 | Ihop Jv Opco LLC | $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#22 / 134 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#20 / 134 | 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#45 / 134 | 145460 | ||||
| Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Lincolnshire | 144
Facility
144
IL AVG
85
Rank
#54 / 418 |
81.6%
Facility
81.6%
IL AVG
75.8
Rank
#69 / 151 | +8% | 2.44
Facility
2.44
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#113 / 152 | -18% | -21% | $184.3k
Facility
$184.3k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#133 / 153 | 58
Facility
58
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#125 / 153 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#13 / 153 | 11 | 118 | - |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
52
Rank
#273 / 634 | Arnold Goldberg | $13.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $9.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 65.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 146028 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Vernon Hills
Who is the owner of Brookdale Vernon Hills?
Brookdale Vernon Hills is legally operated by S-H Opco Park At Vernon Hills, LLC.
Is Brookdale Vernon Hills in a walkable area?
Brookdale Vernon Hills has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Vernon Hills?
According to IL state health department records, Brookdale Vernon Hills's license number is 5103798.
When does Brookdale Vernon Hills's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Brookdale Vernon Hills's license expires on December 29, 2026.
How long has Brookdale Vernon Hills been in business?
Brookdale Vernon Hills has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Vernon Hills have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Vernon Hills on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Vernon Hills?
Yes, Brookdale Vernon Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
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