The Grove Fox Valley

Nursing Home
Overview of The Grove Fox Valley

Tucked in a serene and peaceful neighborhood, residents in The Grove Fox Valley will find an exceptional experience here that’s personalized just for them. Their main focus is on post-hospital care and rehabilitation, and they offer the best of both worlds with luxurious amenities and advanced therapy equipment. They specialize in cardiac care, hemodialysis, stroke, oncology, and more, and their full-time therapists are always on hand to provide expert care. And with a state-of-the-art rehab facility that’s second to none, residents will find that their recovery process is fast and effective.
Residents can relax in spacious private suites with all the modern comforts they could want, including high-speed Wi-Fi and wall-mounted flat screen TVs. And when it comes to dining, The Grove Fox Valley delivers nutritionally balanced meals that are also delicious and satisfying. They also provide free transportation for families, as well as round-trip transportation to medical appointments.

(630) 898-1180

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Illinois average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Illinois average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 30m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Illinois average: 3h 6m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 52m per day 44m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 36m per day 38m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 46m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 3m per day 3h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 48m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 158

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 77.1%
Residents per day (avg) 126
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Residents per day (avg)
126

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$20.6M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$20,619,929.00
Operating loss
$-1,528,060.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
32.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.4M
Total costs $22.1M
Years in operation
12 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 145006

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Bill Pfeiffer, Administrator
Contact The Grove Fox Valley

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
The Grove Fox Valley
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL 60505
158
No
A+
49
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12
77.1%
$20,228,331.00
$6,730,672.00
33.3%
126.00
4/5
2.4977
4/5
3/5
3/5
-
25
1
-23%
-19%
+11%
Avantara Park Ridge
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Park Ridge
-
No
-
70
LEVY, ERIN
82.9%
$26,000,619.00
$6,149,211.00
23.7%
136.70
4/5
3.0646
4/5
2/5
4/5
3
-
-
-
-1%
+20%
Avantara Long Grove
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Long Grove
195
No
-
34
OSEI, LILY
84.9%
$31,557,147.00
$7,836,521.00
24.8%
167.50
4/5
2.6016
4/5
2/5
4/5
-
27
-
+32%
-16%
+23%
Avantara Aurora
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL 60506
-
No
-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Avantara Elgin
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL 60123
-
No
B-
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near The Grove Fox Valley

Address 2.9 miles from city center — 4.26 miles to nearest hospital (Rush Copley Medical Center)

Address 1601 N. Farnsworth Aurora, IL 60505

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

202
Total Staff
136
Employees
66
Contractors
45,677
Total Hours (Quarter)
70
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse228.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse167.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1267.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
167 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
12 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.8%
of total hours from contractors
3,090 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5 Certified Nursing Assistant: 50 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant765012621,75991100%7.2
Registered Nurse175227,71291100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse160166,04791100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff110112,39691100%6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist7072,16291100%5.5
RN Director of Nursing3039308998%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014968998%5.6
Dietitian1014808695%5.6
Administrator1014788695%5.6
Nurse Practitioner1014728593%5.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1014628492%5.5
Physical Therapy Aide0224615965%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist0224605965%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224265763%7.5
Dental Services Staff1013757279%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0442834549%6.2
Qualified Social Worker0112775560%5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 25
Citations per inspection
4.17

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

22 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
72% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info Illinois average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info Illinois average: 3.6

24 moderate citations More info Illinois average: 32

0 minor citations More info Illinois average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 28, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
135 Total Residents
Medicare 13 (9.6%)
Medicaid 104 (77%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (13.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.4
35% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.9
36% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.3%
59% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.1%
34% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
20% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
5% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
28% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
49% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 98.3%
104% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.4%
6% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
11% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.4%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.20
7% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.75
22% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.4%
15% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
74% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 45.2%
28% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 36.8%
40% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.1%
14% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.3%
62% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.4%
5% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.0%
9% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 50.6%

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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