British Home, The
Brookfield, IL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 145827) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (708) 485-0135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The British Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
The British Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
The British Home has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The British Home, The is a non-profit-corporation nursing home in Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare since March 16, 1995. The facility is licensed for 72 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 41.6 residents. It participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, The British Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 5 out of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.49, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS lists 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility. The data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare for further detail on the health inspection rating and payment denial. This profile is based on data drawn from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The British Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 45.1% and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total), but does list 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 72 beds with an average daily census of 41.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 16, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) scales of 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 7084850135 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7084850135 to arrange a visit and check current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145827?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.