The Grove of Skokie sits at 9000 Lavergne Ave in Skokie, Illinois, and offers a wide range of care options for seniors, but isn't accepting new patients at this time. The facility holds 149 certified beds with an average of about 138 residents each day, and there are both private and semi-private suites, each arranged with care and featuring things like high-speed Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs, so folks have what they need to be comfortable. Bright outdoor spaces, a lovely patio, and clean, open hallways make it pleasant to step outside for some fresh air or sunlight, and residents can join in activities led by staff, such as bingo, or help plan things through the resident council.
As a Skilled Nursing Facility managed by Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC since 2017, The Grove of Skokie handles many types of care, ranging from independent and assisted living, to memory care, skilled nursing, and post-hospital rehabilitation, covering orthopedic and neurological needs. There's a special focus on behavioral health, too, with programs for psychiatric care, therapy groups, and medication management, led by teams with board-certified psychiatrists and addiction medicine specialists, especially for geriatric psych care, and support for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other conditions. People who need therapies like physical, occupational, speech, or advanced wound and tracheotomy care-including CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen therapy-find them here, along with pain management and restorative care. The staff speaks English and other languages, serving Indian and Pakistani communities, and they provide Indian food and vegetarian meals, which can make meals more welcoming for everyone.
The Grove of Skokie offers superior accommodations and concierge services, along with salon options and activities that keep daily life meaningful. It's a continuing care and retirement community, providing short-term respite care, skilled nursing, and support after hospital stays, and the facility is tied to top hospitals to provide clinical support if needed. Although they have a nurse turnover rate of 20.3%-much lower than the state average-the daily nursing hours per resident are 2.07, which is below the state average of 3.4. Inspection records since November 2017 show The Grove of Skokie's had 19 deficiencies, with recent citations in June 2024 for nutrition and dietary standards, plus a federal citation on infection control from October 2024, and record shows two infection-related issues overall.
Those needing help with independent living, assisted care, memory care, or full nursing attention can look at The Grove of Skokie, since tours are offered so folks can see the suites, amenities, and patios themselves before deciding anything. The facility works to give everyone, including those with disabilities or chronic illness, care targeted to their health needs, and emphasizes recovery, wellness, and safety with regular check-ins from staff. While the nurse staffing hours are lower than average and there have been several past deficiencies, the staff pays attention to comfort, safety, and clinical needs, providing a steady routine and a supportive environment for residents to recover or live with ease.
