BRITISH HOME, THE – BROOKFIELD, IL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

British Home, The

8700 WEST 31ST STREET, Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-0135
72 beds
All Brookfield facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
74.94
Score /100
#5976
National Rank

#5976
of 14703 facilities
National
59.4% position
#117
of 668 in IL
State Rank
#37
of 202 in Cook
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Brookfield
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 60513
ZIP Rank






About British Home, TheBritish Home, The is located at 8700 West 31St Street, Brookfield, IL, reachable at (708) 485-0135. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 72.0 certified beds and serves an average of 36 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1995-03-16. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

British Home, The

Address

8700 West 31St Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
Facility Details
  • 72 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 11 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
74.94
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5976 of 14703 nationally – #117 of 668 in Illinois

Who Is This Facility Best For?

British Home, The is a strong choice for families in the Brookfield, IL area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBritish Home, The currently provides 4 hours 19 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 15 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 48.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 19 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 26 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours38 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 15 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 58 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,810. 18 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 51.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,976
of 14,703
National
Top 41%
#117
of 668
IL State
Top 18% in IL
#37
of 202
️ Cook County
#37 of 202
#1
of 1
️ Brookfield
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 60513
Best in ZIP

Nationally, British Home, The ranks 5976th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.9/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IL, it ranks 117th out of 668 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,074 nationally and RN hours rank #978 nationally (#63 in IL).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IL State Rank Note
2022 4.51 #2,150 / 14,703 #64 / 668 Top 25%
2023 4.10 #3,572 / 14,703 #96 / 668 Top 25%
2024 3.64 #6,918 / 14,703 #201 / 668 Above average
2025 4.66 #1,867 / 14,703 #57 / 668 Top 25%
2026 4.32 #3,074 / 14,703 #96 / 668 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IL State Rank Note
2022 1.16 #1,321 / 14,703 #92 / 668 Top 10%
2023 1.06 #1,496 / 14,703 #102 / 668 Top 25%
2024 1.05 #1,514 / 14,703 #97 / 668 Top 25%
2025 1.50 #551 / 14,703 #34 / 668 Top 5%
2026 1.25 #978 / 14,703 #63 / 668 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

British Home, The is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1995-03-16. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (708) 485-0135 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

British Home, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 74.9/100, placing it #5976 of 14703 facilities nationally and #117 of 668 in Illinois. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at British Home, The receives a reported average of 4 hours 19 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 15 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 38 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 26 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 58 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 48.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,810. 18 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 51.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, British Home, The ranks 5976th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.9/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IL, it ranks 117th out of 668 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,074 nationally and RN hours rank #978 nationally (#63 in IL). Our composite quality score of 74.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Brookfield, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/illinois/brookfield/

Contact and Location

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Address

8700 WEST 31ST STREET, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Legal Name

BRITISH HOME FOR RETIRED MEN AND WOMEN

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 72
Average Residents / Day 36 (51% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare
County Cook County, IL
City Brookfield, IL
ZIP Code 60513
Approved Since March 16, 1995
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 145827
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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