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Admiral At the Lake, The
933 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 36 beds, Admiral At the Lake, The serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 69.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 15.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 69.4 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 15.2% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Mar 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×5 F ×6 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 15.2%, RNs 42.9%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 15.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.4% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Admiral At The Lake.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Admiral At the Lake, The been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Admiral At the Lake, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Admiral At the Lake, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Admiral At the Lake, The?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Admiral At the Lake, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.