The Grove of Fox Valley
1601 North Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505 · (630) 898-1180
For profit - Individual · 158 certified beds
The Grove of Fox Valley has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,010 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 27, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 27, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.March 27, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 27, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 15, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 18, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 18, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 18, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 28, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,010July 15, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.38 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.94 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 158 |
| Average residents per day | 124.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Alden Courts of Waterford Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Avantara Aurora Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Jennings Terrace Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Thrive of Fox Valley Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Alden of Waterford Aurora · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Grove of Fox Valley on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.