Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
150 North Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · (847) 465-0200
For profit - Partnership · 200 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove has a 2-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, $9,311 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 25, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.March 25, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 25, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 25, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.June 30, 2026 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 5, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.July 31, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 25, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 16, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.June 16, 2024 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 18, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 18, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.November 3, 2023 · F0725 · 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.October 30, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,311October 30, 2023
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 | 3.27 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 167.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elevate Care Riverwoods Deerfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Whitehall of Deerfield Deerfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Warren Barr North Shore Highland Park · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Aliya of Highwood Highwood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Claridge Healthcare Center Lake Bluff · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Warren Barr Buffalo Grove on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.