Alex Gold
Jun 2026
Very clean, well maintained facility with very friendly staff.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 200
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Partnership
- Certified beds
- 200
- Inspections
- View history (61 citations)
- In-house dialysis
- On-site dialysis unit overseen by nephrologist
- Wound care leadership
- Wound care led by certified nurse director
- Quality award
- 2026 AHCA National Quality Bronze Award recipient
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers overwhelmingly describe Warren Barr Buffalo Grove as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehab facility, with especially strong praise for the therapy and activities teams and for individual nurses and CNAs who are named repeatedly by grateful families. A smaller number of reviewers report serious lapses in basic care — slow response to call bells, missed therapy sessions, and in a few cases bedsores, dehydration, or neglect — suggesting care quality can vary by unit or shift.
The Good
- Staff repeatedly praised as caring and compassionate
- Active, creative activities department with daily programming
- Strong physical and occupational therapy outcomes reported
- In-house dialysis unit with nephrologist oversight
- Certified wound care nurse director leads program
- Facility frequently described as clean and well maintained
The Bad
- Several reports of slow call-bell response times
- One report of promised PT sessions not delivered
- One serious account of neglect, bedsores, and dehydration
- One reviewer noted communication gaps between staff and medical teams
- A few complaints about cold or unappetizing meals
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove is a senior living community in Buffalo Grove, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 151 reviews.
About Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, providing short-term physical, occupational, and speech therapies alongside skilled nursing services delivered by a professional team experienced in caring for older adults.
The community offers specialized medical services including an in-house dialysis unit equipped with advanced machines and overseen by a board-certified nephrologist, as well as a peritoneal dialysis program with flexible, personalized treatment schedules including nighttime options. Wound care services are led by a certified wound care nurse director and specialist, with weekly rounds and interdisciplinary management for both simple and complex wounds.
Post-hospital rehabilitation is a core focus, with short-term programs providing specialized therapies in a medically supervised environment designed to help guests recover strength, mobility, and independence following surgery or illness. The facility has received the 2026 AHCA National Quality Award Program Bronze Award.
The community features a warm, upscale atmosphere that combines the comforts of a boutique hotel with state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, offering an ideal setting for recovery and regaining independence.
Types of Care at Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
4.4overall · 151 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (151)
Ellyse Gerskowitz
Jun 2026
Warren Barr in Buffalo Grove has been a positive experience for our family. Our dad is 94 years old and is still independent but needs support for sure!<br>The leadership Melissa D gives is 100%! There’s a theme for residents every month and makes it fun, the Nurses and CNA’s give so much support to the residents which is huge.<br>So in conclusion, it’s a great place and the families that visit build relationships with the community
Anjanette Jones
Jun 2026
Excellent service and therapy. Very clean and staff are professional.
Tatiana CRUZ
May 2026
My family and I are incredibly grateful to the staff at Warren Barr Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care they provided to my mom. From the nurses and CNAs to PT and OT, everyone was compassionate, attentive, professional, and truly caring. A very special thank you to the wonderful Russian-speaking nurses Lana and Vasilyina, who made such a difference with their kindness, patience, and support. The CNAs were absolutely amazing — always helping with a smile and treating my mom with dignity and respect. The physical and occupational therapy teams were also outstanding and encouraging throughout her rehabilitation journey. It is clear that the staff genuinely care about their patients and work very hard every day. Thank you to everybody at Warren Barr for making such a difficult time much easier for our family. We truly appreciate all that you do!
Ann Farlee
May 2026
I am very grateful for the wonderful care my Mom is receiving at Warren Barre. It’s was a hard decision to move but I have real peace of mind knowing she is safe, comfortable, and well cared for every day. Besides there being an incredibly kind and caring staff, they also communicate with me and keep me up to date. I feel comfortable calling with questions and always receive a prompt response. I appreciate the wide variety of activities offered. There are social events, games, exercise programs, and creative activities that keep Mom engaged and connected and bring joy and meaning to her day. The facility feels warm, clean, and welcoming. I highly recommend Warren Barre to anyone looking for a supportive place for their loved one.
Government Inspection History
11 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 5, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Jul 31, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 11, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Jun 16, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFire Safety Evaluation Survey
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 4, 2023
Oct 30, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2023
Aug 9, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2023
Mar 31, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFire Safety Evaluation Survey
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 20, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Warren Barr Buffalo Grove offer?
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Warren Barr Buffalo Grove located?
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove is located at 150 North Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
What do families say about Warren Barr Buffalo Grove?
Reviewers overwhelmingly describe Warren Barr Buffalo Grove as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehab facility, with especially strong praise for the therapy and activities teams and for individual nurses and CNAs who are named repeatedly by grateful families. A smaller number of reviewers report serious lapses in basic care — slow response to call bells, missed therapy sessions, and in a few cases bedsores, dehydration, or neglect — suggesting care quality can vary by unit or shift.
How did Warren Barr Buffalo Grove do on recent health and safety inspections?
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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