ANALYSIS
Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Grove, IL
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Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Grove
The 10,000 foot view
Updated on January 5, 2025
This analysis is based on homes within a 25 mile radius of the city.
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Buffalo Grove has a total of 214 active skilled nursing facilities and 33,534 beds. Based on a recent US Census estimate of the population of Buffalo Grove of 40,494, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 1.21 persons in Buffalo Grove. There were 24,072 residents in nursing homes as January 5, 2025 for a city wide occupancy level of 71.78 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Buffalo Grove has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Buffalo Grove and a comparison to the state and national averages:
| Staffing Levels | City | State / National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.93 | 0.71 / 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.01 | 2.10 / 2.32 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.63 / 0.87 |
| All Staff | 3.49 | 3.44 / 3.85 |
State Analysis: Look here for the latest nursing home analysis for Illinois.
COVID-19 Infections in Buffalo Grove Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Buffalo Grove there were a total of 58 new cases and 58 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Buffalo Grove
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages for Buffalo Grove Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Buffalo Grove, IL. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Buffalo Grove
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Buffalo Grove based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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The Admiral at The Lake 933 WEST FOSTER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL |
53.33 |
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The Oaks Health Care Center 829 CARILLON DRIVE BARTLETT, IL |
26.67 |
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The Springs at Monarch Landing 2308 NORTH ROUTE 59 NAPERVILLE, IL |
30.00 |
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Citadel Care Center-Wilmette 432 POPLAR DRIVE WILMETTE, IL |
14.67 |
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Dupage Care Center 400 N COUNTY FARM RD WHEATON, IL |
53.33 |
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Ascension Nazarethville Place 300 NORTH RIVER ROAD DES PLAINES, IL |
14.00 |
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Terraces at The Clare 55 EAST PEARSON CHICAGO, IL |
7.33 |
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Beacon Hill 2400 SOUTH FINLEY ROAD LOMBARD, IL |
54.00 |
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Aperion Care Fox River 355 RAYMOND STREET ELGIN, IL |
23.33 |
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Selfhelp Home of Chicago 908 WEST ARGYLE STREET CHICAGO, IL |
60.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Buffalo Grove based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Crystal Pines Rehab and Hcc 335 NORTH ILLINOIS AVENUE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL |
112.67 |
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Thrive of Lake County 850 E US HIGHWAY 45 MUNDELEIN, IL |
204.33 / |
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Zahav of Des Plaines 9300 BALLARD ROAD DES PLAINES, IL |
283.67 / |
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West Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center 311 EDGEWATER DRIVE BLOOMINGDALE, IL |
77.00 |
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Tower Hill Healthcare Center 759 KANE STREET SOUTH ELGIN, IL |
225.17 / |
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Aperion Care International 4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE CHICAGO, IL |
230.00 |
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Aperion Care Lakeshore 7200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL |
229.33 |
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Aperion Care Niles 6601 WEST TOUHY AVENUE NILES, IL |
120.33 |
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Lakefront Nursing and Rehab Ctr 7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL |
70.00 / |
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Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 NORTH PULASKI ROAD CHICAGO, IL |
216.67 |
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