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Nursing homes in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois, has 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,719 certified beds.
30% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 826 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.9M across 55 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lake County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 23 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 30% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.2 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.9M | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Rehab At Wauconda | Wauconda | 149 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 18.1 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Lake Forest Place | Lake Forest | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Prairieview At the Garlands | Barrington | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Radford Green | Lincolnshire | 84 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 33.3 | $207K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Aliya of Highwood | Highwood | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 30.8 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Avantara Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich | 203 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 16.7 | $15K | 6 May 2026 |
| Avantara Long Grove | Long Grove | 195 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 12.8 | — | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Village At Victory Lakes, The | Lindenhurst | 120 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 22.5 | $94K | 14 May 2026 |
| Warren Barr North Shore | Highland Park | 215 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.5 | $47K | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Waukegan Health and Rehab | Waukegan | 112 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 24.1 | $8K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Avantara Libertyville | Libertyville | 150 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15.3 | $26K | 22 May 2026 |
| Elevate Care Riverwoods | Riverwoods | 240 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 13.3 | $153K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Hillcrest Retirement Village | Round Lake Beach | 140 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 17.9 | $19K | 13 May 2026 |
| Thrive of Lake County | Mundelein | 185 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 25.4 | $30K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Warren Barr Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove | 200 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | $9K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Whitehall of Deerfield | Deerfield | 190 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 14.7 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Alpine Care of Zion | Zion | 244 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 18.0 | $73K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Elevate Care Waukegan | Waukegan | 265 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 23.4 | $66K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Alden Long Grove Rehab &Hc Ctrabuse icon | Long Grove | 248 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 12.1 | $199K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Allure of Zionabuse icon | Zion | 115 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 70 | 60.9 | $255K | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Aspyre of Waukegan | Waukegan | 115 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 32.2 | $136K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Claridge Healthcare Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Lake Bluff | 231 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 32.5 | $242K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire | Lincolnshire | 144 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 43.1 | $370K | 23 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 99 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 57 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 56 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 51 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 46 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 21 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (6), Aliya Healthcare (2), Elevate Care (2), The Alden Network (1), Allure Healthcare Services (1), Aperion Care (1), Life Care Services (1), Serenity Estates (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lake County, Illinois?
23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,719 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake County have the highest CMS ratings?
Alta Rehab At Wauconda (5 stars), Lake Forest Place (5 stars), Prairieview At the Garlands (5 stars)
How do Lake County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
30% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 22.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.