NORTHBROOK HEALTH AND REHAB

Northbrook Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing facility located at 4101 Lake Cook Road in Northbrook, Illinois (ZIP code 60062), within Cook County. The facility operates 147 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Northbrook Health and Rehab holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating stands at 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide staff relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and is based on clinical data such as rates of hospital readmissions, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident health outcomes. Northbrook Health and Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is eligible to receive payment through the federal Medicare program for qualifying short-term skilled nursing care, as well as through the Illinois Medicaid program for eligible long-term residents. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability, specific program eligibility, and any private pay options directly with the facility by contacting the admissions office at (847) 562-1770. When compared to national benchmarks, Northbrook Health and Rehab presents a mixed profile. The overall and health inspection ratings are notably high relative to the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating strong performance in those categories. However, the staffing rating of 2 out of 5 is below the national norm, a distinction that may be relevant to those considering the facility for placement. The quality measure rating of 3 out of 5 is consistent with what is observed nationally. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are intended to provide a standardized reference point for comparing nursing facilities. They do not constitute an endorsement or a comprehensive evaluation of care quality, and on-site visits and direct inquiry remain important steps in the decision-making process.