Best Skilled Nursing in Northbrook, Illinois
9 communities found
Northbrook has 9 skilled nursing options, all residential, with an average rating of 4.4 across 8 rated communities and 651 reviews read. Among the 5 communities with Medicare star data, the average is 4.2 stars, with 2 earning five stars and none rated one star. Common amenities include 24-hour staff, medication management and on-site RN care, each found at all 9 communities.
- 9communities
- 4.4average rating, 8 rated
- 651family reviews read
Citadel of Northbrook
Northbrook, Illinois
4.6(212)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
Northbrook, Illinois
4.6(19)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Brandel Care Center
Northbrook, Illinois
4.4(35)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Grove of Northbrook
Northbrook, Illinois
4.3(48)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Covenant Living of Northbrook
Northbrook, Illinois
4.3(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Elevate Care Northbrook
Northbrook, Illinois
4.2(222)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Northbrook Health and Rehab
Northbrook, Illinois
4.2(77)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Providence Home Health Care, Inc
Northbrook, Illinois
4.2(14)
Medicare home health · 5.0★
Axelson Assisted Living
Northbrook, Illinois
3(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Northbrook
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.6 (212 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 158 units
Citadel of Northbrook is described as clean and well-run with attentive staff, holding a 4.6 rating across 212 Google reviews, though one review raised a serious medical emergency concern.
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Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
4.6 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Northbrook Inn is a small, family-like memory care community where staff know residents personally, though a couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and missed care.
- 3
4.4 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 102 units
Brandel Care Center earns praise for caring staff, strong therapy outcomes, and clean private rooms, though some reviewers mention lukewarm food and one complaint about administration.
- 4
4.3 (48 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 134 units
The Grove of Northbrook has attentive nurses and social workers, though a notable minority of reviews raise concerns about building conditions, cleanliness, and slow response times.
- 5
4.3 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Covenant Living of Northbrook draws praise for its friendly community and active social life, though some reviewers raise concerns about declining care quality and staff turnover.
- 6
4.2 (222 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Elevate Care Northbrook receives praise for compassionate therapists and CNAs, alongside serious concerns about supervision, building conditions, and unmet therapy and repair promises.
- 7
4.2 (77 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 147 units
Northbrook Health and Rehab is described as caring and responsive during hospice and rehab stays, though a couple of reviewers reported staffing cuts and one instance of neglect.
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Providence Home Health Care, Inc
4.2 (14 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Providence Home Health Care is consistently described as compassionate and responsive, with staff members Vlad and Lena credited for clear communication and personalized attention.
What families say about skilled nursing in Northbrook
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Northbrook communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, cited at 89% of 9 communities, along with communication with families and medical and nursing care, each noted at 56%. Concerns center on staff attitude, food and dining, and management, each mentioned at 44% of communities, with staffing levels and turnover noted at 33%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 89%
- Communication with families 56%
- Medical and nursing care 56%
- Building and grounds 56%
- Cleanliness 44%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 44%
- Food and dining 44%
- Management 44%
- Staffing levels and turnover 33%
“The caregiver’s here are very good and friendly, I would highly recommend for those looking for a good place to support their family members. Anissa was very nice and easy to work with.”
“Citadel is a great place for rehab, long term, as well as memory care. All nurse are attentive and the cna’s are great as well.”
“We selected Brandel for my father after he broke his leg. Everyone has been incredibly friendly and helpful. He loves the food and facility and we feel very fortunate to have found a place that is so convenient for us to visit and so comfortable for him to receive quality care while he recovers.”
Skilled Nursing in Northbrook: the figures
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (9), medication management (9), on-site nurse (rn) (9), wheelchair accessible (8), social activities (8), housekeeping (8).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Illinois
Most families in Illinois start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Private funds cover the bulk of assisted living, memory care, and independent living costs in the state, at least at first. Long-term care insurance, if a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly cost, though the details of what it pays and for how long vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care for those who meet the service and income requirements. It's worth checking early, since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Illinois.
Skilled Nursing near Northbrook
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield2.4 mi | 10 | 4.5 / 5 | 2.4 mi |
| Glenview3.9 mi | 13 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.9 mi |
| Wheeling4.7 mi | 12 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 mi |
| Lincolnshire6.6 mi | 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Morton Grove6.6 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Buffalo Grove6.9 mi | 7 | 4.3 / 5 | 6.9 mi |
| Park Ridge7.8 mi | 34 | 4.7 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Skokie7.9 mi | 30 | 4.2 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Northbrook, 651 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Northbrook ask about.
- Home Care in Illinois: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Northbrook: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Northbrook, Illinois?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 skilled nursing long term care communities in Northbrook, Illinois, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Northbrook are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Citadel of Northbrook (4.6★, 212 ratings), Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community (4.6★, 19 ratings), Brandel Care Center (4.4★, 35 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Northbrook?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Northbrook has home health (15 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), at-home care (7 communities), assisted living (6 communities), independent living (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Northbrook?
Families rate Northbrook skilled nursing long term care communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 651 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Northbrook skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Northbrook communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 89%), communication with families (mentioned for 56%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 56%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (44%), food and dining (44%), management (44%).
How do Northbrook nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Northbrook carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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