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HomeIllinoisCarlton at the Lake, the

Carlton at the Lake, the

725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 606137739291700WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(106 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
244
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $241,131

How Carlton at the Lake, the Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IL average
2.6/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IL average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IL average
2.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.28 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.1%
IL average
44.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.81 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 33.1%, lower than the Illinois average of 44.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
32
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Cook County 65+
793,931
15.2% of county
County Population
5,225,367
Cook County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Carlton at the Lake, the is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chicago, Illinois with 244 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
244
Avg Residents/Day
170
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 13, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
186.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (62)

F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Aug 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 32 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$241,131
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineNov 2, 2023
$11,180
FineJan 19, 2024
$16,052
FineMar 15, 2024
$16,822
FineOct 4, 2023
$197,077
Payment DenialNov 2, 2023
25 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.79 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.28 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.1%
RN Turnover
37.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%May 3, 2017
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/085% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%May 3, 2017
CARLTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2015
LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST COMPANY, N.A.5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 3, 2017
LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST COMPANY, N.A.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2015
MALIK, KHALIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 12, 2015
SHABAT, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 3, 2017
VENTRELLA, JOANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 20, 2017
CARLTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2015
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2015
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2015
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 13, 2025
RSM US LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
MALIK, KHALIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 12, 2015
SHABAT, MENACHEMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 3, 2017
VENTRELLA, JOANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 20, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Carlton at the Lake, the and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Carlton at the Lake, the
Chicago, ILCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $241,131
Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc
Chicago, IL2,640 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $205,559
Mado Healthcare - Uptown
Chicago, IL3,696 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $123,614
Complete Care at Margate Park
Chicago, IL4,224 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $155,687
Selfhelp Home of Chicago
Chicago, IL4,224 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Sheriden Commons
Chicago, IL4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Admiral at the Lake, the
Chicago, IL1.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Carlton at the Lake, the
Chicago, IL · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$241,131
Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc
Chicago, IL
2,640 ft1/51/51/5$205,559
Mado Healthcare - Uptown
Chicago, IL
3,696 ft1/53/51/5$123,614
Complete Care at Margate Park
Chicago, IL
4,224 ft1/51/51/5$155,687
Selfhelp Home of Chicago
Chicago, IL
4,224 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Complete Care at Sheriden Commons
Chicago, IL
4,752 ft3/53/52/5None recorded
Admiral at the Lake, the
Chicago, IL
1.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Carlton at the Lake, the?▾
Carlton at the Lake, the has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Carlton at the Lake, the cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Carlton at the Lake, the participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Carlton at the Lake, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Carlton at the Lake, the had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $241,131.
What are the staffing levels at Carlton at the Lake, the?▾
Carlton at the Lake, the provides 3.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 1.79 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.1%.
How many beds does Carlton at the Lake, the have?▾
Carlton at the Lake, the has 244 certified beds with an average of 170 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Carlton at the Lake, the?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 6 in Chicago. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Carlton at the Lake, the?▾
On Google Maps, Carlton at the Lake, the has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 106 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Legacy Healthcare

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