The Grove Fox Valley

The Grove Fox Valley is a Nursing Home in Illinois

The Grove Fox Valley is a Nursing Home in Illinois

The Grove Fox Valley

1601 N. Farnsworth Aurora, IL 60505 View Map

The Grove Fox Valley is a Nursing Home in Illinois

The Grove Fox Valley is a Nursing Home in Illinois

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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.

+1 630-898-1180

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.50/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

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 80.8%
Residents per day (avg) 126
Occupancy rate
80.8%
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

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$22.9M
Deficit of revenue
-$1.5M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$22,920,068.00
Deficit of revenue
$-1,455,671.00
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
29.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.2M
Total costs $15.9M
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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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

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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Address 2.9 miles from city 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

Source: CMS Health Citations (Apr 2023 – Apr 2025)

6
Inspections
25
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
4.17
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
24
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
13
52% of total
Resident Rights
4
16% of total
Infection Control
3
12% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
4% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 22
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (IL)
Avg Citations (State)
36.8
This Facility: 25
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Apr 28, 2025 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 D Infection ControlF0881 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 D NutritionF0806 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 D Quality of CareF0685 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jan 09, 2025 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 E NutritionF0813 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0694 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Care PlanningF0660 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 E Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 16, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Quality of CareF0745 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Apr 19, 2023 D Resident RightsF0584 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 Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
6.4 Score
35% better than avg State avg: 9.7

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
11.9 Score
36% better than avg State avg: 18.6

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
6.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
98.3%
Falls with Major Injury
3.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.4%
Antipsychotic Use
21.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
12.1%
Influenza Vaccine
95.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
17.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
78.4% 15% better than avg State: 68.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
4.1% 74% worse than avg State: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
45.2% 28% worse than avg State: 63.0%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IL Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Illinois CCP

Community Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Illinois Respite Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics:
    Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IL Specifics:
    High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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