Brookfield, IL

British Home, The

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8700 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL

(708) 485-0135

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

72

Certified beds

Average residents

37

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-03-16

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.25

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.64

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.43

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.97

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

54%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
89.6%
8.8 pts better
93.4%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.3%
3.3 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.5%
50.3%
47.8 pts better
11.4%
8.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.3%
6.5%
3.8 pts worse
5.4%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.3%
18.5%
4.8 pts worse
19.6%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.3%
22.8%
14.5 pts better
16.7%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.3%
15.0%
18.3 pts worse
14.9%
18.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
1.1%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.3%
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.4%
21.3%
6.1 pts worse
19.8%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
5.2%
1.2 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.5%
68.8%
24.7 pts better
81.7%
11.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.1%
14.0%
7.9 pts better
12.0%
5.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
2.3%
1 pts better
1.6%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
63.0%
31.3 pts better
79.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.5%
26.2%
1.3 pts worse
23.9%
3.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-15 · Fire 2024-03-15

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-07 · Fire 2023-04-07

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2023-05-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-05

G · Actual harm 2023-09-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-04-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2023-09-03

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-09-28 · 8 days

8 day denial

Ownership

British Home Life Services Corporation

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2011-04-05
Bennett, Lorna

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1995-03-16
Blatz, Mary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-10-01
Bond, Barbara

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1995-03-16
Cortopassi, Ellen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-01
Garrison, Karen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-01
Gomez, Isabel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-10
Jablonski, Bruce

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-04-01
Larson, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1992-06-22
Larson, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1992-06-22
Mahajan, Dheeraj

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Mcallister, Paul

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-01
Nowak, Slawomir

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Robinson, Elisa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-04-01

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