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8700 West 31st Street Brookfield, IL 60513 · Cook County
CMS certification number 145827 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The British Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The British Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.89 hours per resident per day at The British Home, above the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 1.37 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.39 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 44.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The British Home: Medicare and Medicaid
The British Home is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Illinois.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 14, 2026 and found 18 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 28 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 28 citations at The British Home across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 28 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and pharmacy service (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health" (tag F0692, level F, May 14, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 14, 2026 · 18 citations
FProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
FHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
EEnsure 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.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
February 27, 2025 · 5 citations
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
March 15, 2024 · 5 citations
FEnsure 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.
EEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of The British Home
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 27, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- The home averages about 55% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near The British Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.6 mi
Loyola University Medical Center MaywoodEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 35m for patients treated and sent home
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1.8 mi
Hines VA Medical Center HinesEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 28m for patients treated and sent home
- 1.9 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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