Prairieview at the Garlands
6000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL 60010 · Lake County · (847) 852-3500
20 certified beds, about 16 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare since 2007
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 146118 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since April 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.11 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 2.07 of those hours.
41.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
May 7, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly assess, identify, treat, monitor, and implement adequate interventions to prevent the development and/or worsening of pressure ulcers for one of one (R7) resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. This failure resulted in R7 developing an unstageable pressure ulcer on the left heel, an open skin impairment to the sacral area, and a reddened area to the right upper, inner thigh.
February 19, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have a properly functioning lock for the drawer containing the residents' emergency supply of controlled substances. This failure has the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to administer insulin according to manufacturer's instructions. This applies to 1 of 2 residents reviewed for insulin administration in the sample of 20.
April 23, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was safely transferred who has a history of multiple falls. This applies to 1 of 8 residents (R13) reviewed for safety in the sample of 8.
April 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to transcribe a resident's admission medication orders in a manner to prevent a significant medication error. This failure resulted in R1 developing hypotension (low blood pressure) and dizziness after receiving eight (8) doses of a diuretic medication (water-pill), one pill per day, from [DATE]-[DATE], instead of PRN (as needed), as shown per R1's hospital discharge orders. This failure applies to 1 of 6 residents (R1) reviewed for medication administration and significant medication errors in the sample of 6.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 7, 2026, 3 on April 23, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.11 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 2.07 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.72 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.97 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.07 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.91 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.27 on weekdays and 5.72 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.60 in April to June 2025 to 6.11 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.11 | 2.07 | 6.27 | 5.72 | 18.2% | 0 of 90 | 16 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.52 | 1.79 | 5.68 | 5.11 | 17.5% | 0 of 92 | 17 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.77 | 1.94 | 5.93 | 5.37 | 15.8% | 0 of 92 | 16 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.60 | 2.01 | 5.83 | 5.00 | 13.8% | 0 of 91 | 18 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 40.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.4 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Venture Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/03/1997 |
| Herbco L.L.C. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/03/1997 | |
| Herb, Judy | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 03/03/1997 | |
| Herb, Marvin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 03/03/1997 | |
| Herb, Thomas | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/05/2015 | |
| Fauser, Lynda | Corporate director | Individual | 04/25/2011 | |
| Hintz, Amanda | Corporate director | Individual | 10/26/2016 | |
| Herb, Thomas | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2002 | |
| Kempf, Dawn | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2011 | |
| Barrington Venture Holding Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/03/1997 | |
| Hintz, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/26/2016 | |
| Kempf, Dawn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2011 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 19, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Avantara Lake Zurich Lake Zurich, 4.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Aliya of Palatine Palatine, 5.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Alden Long Grove Rehab &hc Ctr Long Grove, 5.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Inverness Rehab Inverness, 5.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Alta Rehab at Wauconda Wauconda, 6.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Pearl of Rolling Meadows,the Rolling Meadows, 6.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Prairieview at the Garlands's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Prairieview at the Garlands 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Prairieview at the Garlands get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 7, 2026. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Prairieview at the Garlands been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Prairieview at the Garlands accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Prairieview at the Garlands?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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