Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145819) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,311
Phone: (847) 465-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove reports total nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove has one federal fine on record totaling $9,311.00, with no payment denials recorded. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily census of 167.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit partnership and has been federally approved since January 2, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Warren Barr Buffalo Grove holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of approximately 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
CMS records show one federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $9,311.00. No payment denials are on record. There is no abuse icon flag reported for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS records indicate no ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 40.9%, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one federal fine totaling $9,311.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is reported for this facility in the given data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 200 beds and has an average daily census of 167.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since January 2, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8474650200 and verify details 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 8474650200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145819?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.