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Avantara Long Grove

1666 CHECKER ROAD, LONG GROVE, IL, 60047
(847) 419-1111
195 licensed beds

CMS rates Avantara Long Grove 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
195
CMS facility ID
145868
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Avantara Long Grove
Street address
1666 CHECKER ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Long Grove, IL 60047
Phone
(847) 419-1111

Avantara Long Grove is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Long Grove, Illinois. It is licensed for 195 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Long Grove and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Legacy Healthcare, a group of 97 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Avantara Long Grove 64 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Legacy Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Doros Generation Trust U/a/d 1/3/12
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2017
Gpn Family Trust U/a/d 4/28/08
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2017
Buffalo Property Holdings, Llc
Security-interest holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Burau, Emily
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.a.
Security-interest holder · Operational control — since 2024
Legacy Healthcare Financial Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Papanos, Nicholas
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Rsm Us Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Shabat, Menachem
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1996-03-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-08-08
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$522 per day (≈ $15,870/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
31% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 57% private/other
Occupancy
85% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
53% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
195
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-08-03
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-08-03
2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-27
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)
2024-08-08Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-19
2024-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-15
2024-01-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-25
2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-06-28Health inspection7 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-19
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-19
2022-04-06Health inspection6 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-20
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-04-20
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-04-20
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2022-04-20
F-0805
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2022-04-20
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-20
2024-08-08Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-08-23
2023-06-28Fire-safety inspection20 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-04
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0781
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-03
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-03
2022-04-06Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-04-15
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2022-04-15
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2022-04-21
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-04-25
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-04-25
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-04-25
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-04-25
K-0325
E · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2022-04-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-04-29
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-27
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145868.
How it compares in Illinois.
Inspection citations, 3 years
64
More than 67% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $45,080
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.2
Higher than 38% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
31%
Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 17 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased5.9%13.0%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight5.2%6.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.8%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms94.5%55.9%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5%3.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%90.5%93.7%Better than state
Ability to walk independently worsened7.8%12.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.1%18.4%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.2%91.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.9%4.8%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence25.4%19.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication10.8%21.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.081.961.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.342.101.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8%70.0%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.9%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine78.6%63.2%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission22.6%25.6%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit14.7%13.5%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0690 3 inspections. Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
  • F-0695 2 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  • F-0755 2 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

What its owners also hold

  • Gpn Family Trust U/a/d 4/28/08 has an ownership stake on file at 80 nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Doros Generation Trust U/a/d 1/3/12 has an ownership stake on file at 76 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

  • Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
  • File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Northwest Community Hospital 1, about 6.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Advocate Condell Medical Center, about 8.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.2147 ratings on Google
★★★★★Karen Hawkinson · 2026-08-03 · via Google

“My mother spent five years at Avantara of Long Grove. I became very familiar with the facility since I was there quite often and once I retired I was there each day with my mother from before lunch until after dinner. I got to know not only the residents but the CNA's and nurses very well. They are all very friendly and helpful. The management team is very approachable, kind and promptly will a…”

★★★★★Shamyk Patterson · 2026-07-31 · via Google

“This facility is fantastic, awesome and great! The activity director, Flo, is fantastic. The receptionist is friendly. All the nurses are so helpful. The maintenance department is quick to resolve issues. Housekeeping is outstanding and keep the place clean. The activity director organizes entertainment monthly and we recently had Manny the singer who was amazing. I recommend this facility to anyo…”

★★★★★Nick T · 2026-07-23 · via Google

“I would love to mention how amazing this place is. Here's a list of CNAs I would love to recognize Josalyn, Victor, Marie, Olga, Jaquida, Jakyla, Gozi, Rachel, and Elizabeth. I would love to recognize the following nurses: Eva, Beata, Luz, Elsyid, Walter, Meg, and Jenny. I appreciate each and every one of you everyday. I would also like to thank the housekeepers Maria, and Estella. There wonderful…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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