Nursing Home Medicare 5-star

Prairieview at the Garlands

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise beautiful, well-maintained campus. Still worth an in-person visit.

6000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL 60010|20 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.5/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Prairieview at the Garlands has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: beautiful, well-maintained campus and friendly and positive staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

20 public Google reviews available

The Garlands is frequently praised for its beautiful, well-maintained physical campus and friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice for independent living. However, reviews from families of residents with significant medical needs suggest a disconnect, with some reporting that the facility prioritizes profit over high-quality clinical care.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Beautiful, well-maintained campus
Friendly and positive staff
Excellent hospitality services
High resident satisfaction for independent living

Concerns

Inadequate medical care for residents with health issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 20 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

32%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the beautiful campus and hospitality focus, how do you ensure that same level of attention is applied to the clinical and medical needs of residents?
2With a smaller capacity of 20 residents, how does your nursing team coordinate with outside specialists to ensure comprehensive care for those with complex health conditions?
3I noticed the facility has a high standard for hospitality; could you walk me through what a typical day of engagement and activities looks like for a resident here?
4How does your leadership team approach addressing and resolving concerns raised by families to ensure continuous improvement in care quality?
5Could you explain how your staffing model supports the high level of personalized attention that residents receive, especially during overnight or weekend hours?
6Since value is a common topic for families, what specific services or amenities are included in the monthly rate that help provide peace of mind for our family?

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Key Review Excerpts

“If you are healthy you will love it. If you have any medical issues they don't take care of you. It was all about the mighty dollar!!”

Family member of a resident · 2021★☆☆☆☆

“Attended there Holiday High Tea Service with the family. Service was spot on, Victor, Alexa had there "A Game" that day.”

Visitor · 2022★★★★☆

“Lovely place, although food is average, my folks parents love it there.”

Family member of a resident · 2022★★★★☆

Source: 20 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

2.07hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

6.11hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

42%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

38%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 11 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

54.2%

Lake

72.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

90.3%

Lake

94.3%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.2%

Better than Avg

Here

11.2%

19.0%

20.6%

Lake

19.7%

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.6%

Better than Avg

Here

0.6%

4.6%

4.8%

Lake

4.6%

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

5.7%

1.6%

1.5%

Lake

1.5%

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.9%

Better than Avg

Here

1.9%

3.2%

3.1%

Lake

3.8%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility96.2%

Better than Avg

Here

96.2%

79.8%

63.1%

Lake

66.3%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.5%

Better than Avg

Here

97.5%

82.0%

69.7%

Lake

74.5%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.2%

Better than Avg

Here

1.2%

1.6%

2.2%

Lake

1.9%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

10findings in history

Latest survey: 1 · well below IL avg (12.0)

1 complaint-triggered findings

One family filed a complaint that triggered findings of significant medication errors, and medication management issues have persisted across multiple surveys from 2024 to 2025. The facility also shows recurring problems with resident care quality, including accident prevention, pressure ulcer care, and assistance with daily living activities. While all deficiencies have been corrected by the provider, the ongoing medication safety concerns warrant careful discussion during any visit.

May 7, 2026Routine3 findings

0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Feb 19, 2025Routine2 findings

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Apr 23, 2024Routine4 findings

0353Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 10, 2024Complaint1 finding

0760Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Prairieview at the Garlands

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Barrington Venture Holding Company LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Herbco L.L.C.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Herb, Judy

Owner (parent company)

Herb, Marvin

Owner (parent company)

Herb, Thomas

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Fauser, LyndaOfficer / DirectorHintz, AmandaOfficer / DirectorHerb, ThomasOfficer / DirectorKempf, DawnOfficer / DirectorBarrington Venture Holding Company LLCManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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(847) 852-3500

thegarlands.com

6000 Garlands Lane

Barrington, IL 60010

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

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Google Reviews

19 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit thegarlands.com

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