The Grove of Fox Valley

The Grove of Fox Valley, 1601 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60505

The Grove of Fox Valley is located in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 47.7 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The facility has 158 certified beds. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid but is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The Grove of Fox Valley has a resident council only. The ownership of The Grove of Fox Valley is a for-profit corporation. The overall rating for The Grove of Fox Valley is above average.

The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The last full report was filed on February 8, 2018 resulting in 4 citations. In this health inspection, there was a rating for level of harm. This describes the highest level of harm cited for any instance of noncompliance with Illinois health care laws. This facility received a 2, which equals a minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

The previous standard health inspection full report was filed on January 12, 2017 resulting in 7 health citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.

In addition to the regular health inspections, a complaint inspection can be filed by a resident, a family member or a loved one. Between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018, there were 3 separate complaint inspections resulting in full reports. The total number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in citations were 14.

The staffing rating at The Grove of Fox Valley is below average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at the facility is 1 hour and 15 minutes compared to 1 hour and 25 minutes for the Illinois average and 1 hour and 32 minutes for the national average. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at The Grove of Fox Valley is 44 minutes. The Illinois average is 47 minutes with the national average being 40 minutes. The nurse aides’ hours per resident per day at The Grove of Fox Valley is 1 hour and 45 minutes, compared to 2 hours and 5 minutes for the Illinois average and 2 hours and 19 minutes for the national average. The registered nurse staffing rating at The Grove of Fox Valley is above average.

73.5% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s short-stay residents improved in their ability to move around on their own. The Illinois average is 64.6%, with the national average being 67.8% in this category. 28.6% of facility’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission. The Illinois average is 22.6%, with the national average being 21.1%. 11.7% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average is 12.1%, with the national average being 11.9%. 23.6% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s short-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. This was significantly lower than the Illinois average of 73.1% and the national average of 81.5%.

60.5% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s long-stay low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder. The Illinois average in this category is 45%. The national average is 47.9%. 21.1% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s long-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently. This percentage was higher than both the Illinois and national averages which stand at 17.1% and 18.3%, respectively. 11.8% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s long-stay residents had an increased need for help with daily activities compared to 14.1% for the Illinois average and 15% for the national average. 70.6% of The Grove of Fox Valley’s short-stay residents have symptoms of depression. The Illinois average is 18.8%, with the national average being 4.8%. 93.6% of the facility’s long-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. The Illinois average is 92.8% with the national average being 95.1%.

The Grove of Fox Valley did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.

1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:158 certified bedsinformation

Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

Accepts:Medicare and Medicaidinformation

Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.

2Key Ratings
Star Rating Summary
Overall Ratinginformation

Medicare assigns the overall star rating based on a nursing homes's performance on 3 separate measures: Health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Each of these domains have their own star ratings, with more stars meaning better quality of care

One StarMuch Below Average
Health Inspectioninformation

Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks

Two StarsBelow Average
Staffinginformation

Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident

Three StarsAverage
RN StaffingThree StarsAverage
Quality Measuresinformation

Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care

One StarMuch Below Average
3Key Short Stay Statistics
DescriptionGrove Of Fox Valley,theIllinois
Average
Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain
Lower percentages are better.
3.9%10.2%
Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened
Lower percentages are better.
0.0%Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine
Higher percentages are better.
22.3%72.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine
Higher percentages are better.
11.4%74.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time
Lower percentages are better.
1.2%2.1%
4Key Long Stay Statistics
DescriptionGrove Of Fox Valley,theIllinois
Average
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower percentages are better.
2.6%3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Lower percentages are better.
0.6%3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain
Lower percentages are better.
1.9%4.9%
Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers
Lower percentages are better.
9.5%7.6%
Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
Lower percentages are better.
56.5%46.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Lower percentages are better.
1.2%2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
Lower percentages are better.
0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
Lower percentages are better.
29.2%16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Lower percentages are better.
14.6%13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
Lower percentages are better.
5.8%6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
Lower percentages are better.
68.1%19.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
Lower percentages are better.
9.9%20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine
Higher percentages are better.
92.9%92.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine
Higher percentages are better.
72.8%89.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Lower percentages are better.
15.1%18.8%
5Inspection Summary

Date of standard health inspection:03/07/2019
Total number of health deficiencies:13
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6

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