Nursing Home

The Grove of Skokie

Nursing Home

The Grove of Skokie

9000 N. Lavergne Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 View map
Overview of The Grove of Skokie

Indulge in a senior living experience like never before at The Grove in Skokie, where personalized attention and exceptional care are the norms. With a compassionate and skilled clinical team by your side, you can recover with ease and speed through advanced therapies and specialized treatments, including neuromuscular therapy and wound care. Moreover, pain management services and affiliations with top-notch hospitals ensure that you receive the best care and support available. They also cater to seniors who need orthopedic and neurological rehab, as well as behavioral health treatment.
The home also serves Indian and Pakistani communities with staff who speak multiple languages. With a variety of vegetarian menu options and Indian cuisine, residents can indulge in flavors that feel like home. Along with excellent care, The Grove also provides luxurious amenities, including high-speed Wi-Fi, concierge services, and salon services. Each private and semi-private suite is immaculately designed with careful attention to detail, making it an oasis for relaxation. The outdoor spaces are also beautiful, allowing residents to soak up the sun and fresh air. At The Grove, senior living isn’t just about finding a place to reside, but it’s a complete and ultimate experience that sets the bar high for others to follow.

(847) 679-2322

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Illinois average: 3.0/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Illinois average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
1h 49m per day

This home provides 54% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 57m 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. 24m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 149

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Illinois average
Occupancy rate 89.4%
Residents per day (avg) 133
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
133

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

72% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$20.8M
Operating loss
-$485.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$20,806,282.00
Operating loss
$-485,660.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.3M
25.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.0M
Total costs $21.3M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 145860

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Ambreen Qureshi, Administrator
Contact The Grove of Skokie

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Illinois average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
1.83

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

8 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 11 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 2
44% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info Illinois average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Illinois average: 3.6

9 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 Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 08, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 08, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 12, 2024
Corrected

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

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Skokie (Forest Glen)
149
A+
75
BARNETT, ELI
89.4%
$20,075,695.00
$5,281,737.00
26.3%
133
5/5
1.8225
5/5
2/5
2/5
-
11
2
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-41%
+29%
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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

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$26,000,619.00
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4/5
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4/5
2/5
4/5
3
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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.

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-
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OSEI, LILY
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$31,557,147.00
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4/5
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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
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31
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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
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B-
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Address 4.0 miles from city center — 3.23 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)

Address 9000 N. Lavergne Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

97
Total Staff
83
Employees
14
Contractors
32,239
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse118 No
Licensed Practical Nurse159.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant407.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
67 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
7 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,220 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4004014,27191100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse150157,24291100%9.3
Registered Nurse110112,39491100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,8818998%5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,71791100%7.7
Dental Services Staff2029848998%5.6
RN Director of Nursing1015278998%5.9
Dietitian1015048998%5.7
Mental Health Service Worker1015048998%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015008998%5.6
Administrator1014968897%5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0114075864%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223325358%5.5
Speech Language Pathologist0222453235%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0221233336%3.7
Qualified Social Worker0771143134%3.6

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
132 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (4.5%)
Medicaid
122 residents (92.4%)
Private pay or other
4 residents (3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 3.2
67% 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. 3.9
79% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Illinois avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.4%
78% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 1.6%
91% 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 6.7%
69% 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 0.2%
94% 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 2.3%
57% better 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 8.3%
27% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 100.0%
108% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.1%
29% 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 94.6%
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. 2.56
25% 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. 2.39
6% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Illinois avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.0%
41% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.4%
174% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 22.0%
65% 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. 37.3%
42% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.3%
16% worse 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. 0.0%
100% better 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. 30.0%
44% worse 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. 30.0%
41% 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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