Aspyre of WaukeganCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1615 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
- CCN
- 146159
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 115
- Chain
- Aliya Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 75
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Aspyre of Waukegan an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Illinois is 11. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $135,606 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Lake County median | Illinois median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 23 homes in the county, 666 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Illinois median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Feb 2026 | 14 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 10 Jan 2025 | 12 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 28 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 | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | Fine | $26,720 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Payment denial | 10 | |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Fine | $108,886 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Illinois median | Illinois average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.15 | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.88 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.71 | 2.90 | 3.08 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 26.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Illinois median
- 43.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 23.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Laureate Terrace Operations LLC
- Chain
- Aliya Healthcare (14 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Chicagoland Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 30 Aug 2019 |
| RPFG Holdings Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1 Sep 2019 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Lake County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Care Waukegan | Waukegan | 2 of 5 | 25 | $65,554 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| Waukegan Health and Rehab | Waukegan | 4 of 5 | 12 | $8,328 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Alpine Care of Zion | Zion | 2 of 5 | 12 | $72,588 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Allure of Zion | Zion | 1 of 5 | 21 | $255,454 | 12 Jul 2024 | |
| Claridge Healthcare CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Lake Bluff | 1 of 5 | 38 | $241,617 | 6 Jun 2024 | |
| Lake Forest Place | Lake Forest | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Village at Victory Lakes, The | Lindenhurst | 4 of 5 | 11 | $93,506 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Avantara Libertyville | Libertyville | 3 of 5 | 9 | $26,130 | 25 Sep 2024 | |
| Hillcrest Retirement Village | Round Lake Beach | 3 of 5 | 14 | $18,974 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Warren Barr North Shore | Highland Park | 4 of 5 | 7 | $47,317 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Thrive of Lake County | Mundelein | 3 of 5 | 16 | $29,734 | 10 Jun 2026 | |
| Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire | Lincolnshire | 1 of 5 | 24 | $370,046 | 24 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Illinois Department of Public Health: file a health care complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Illinois, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Aspyre of Waukegan (CCN 146159). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/aspyre-of-waukegan-waukegan-il-146159/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Aspyre of Waukegan last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 13 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 10 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Aspyre of Waukegan?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Aliya Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Aspyre of Waukegan a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Illinois as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.