Serenity Estates of LincolnshireCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
- CCN
- 146028
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 144
- Chain
- Serenity Estates
- Residents per day
- 118
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Apr 2025. The latest survey cycle has 24 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Illinois is 11. CMS lists 9 fines with a total of $370,046 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 2 payment denials.
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 | 1 | 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) | 24 Apr 2025 | 24 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 31 Jan 2024 | 33 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 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 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 24 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 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 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Apr 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 33 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jun 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 25 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | 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 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 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 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | Fine | $26,155 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Fine | $100,175 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Fine | $62,940 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Fine | $14,759 | |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Fine | $24,856 | |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Payment denial | 14 | |
| 2 Dec 2024 | Fine | $14,255 | |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Fine | $82,675 | |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | 13 | |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Fine | $21,041 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Fine | $23,190 |
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 | 2.97 | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.69 | 2.90 | 3.08 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 99.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Illinois median
- 43.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 94.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 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 | 6.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.2% | 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, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Lincolnshire Nursing LLC
- Chain
- Serenity Estates (5 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| GS Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| Lincolnshire Properties Limited Partnership | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2024 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford Green | Lincolnshire | 5 of 5 | 10 | $206,689 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Elevate Care Riverwoods | Riverwoods | 3 of 5 | 10 | $152,893 | 6 Aug 2025 | |
| Warren Barr Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove | 3 of 5 | 17 | $9,311 | 29 Jan 2025 | |
| Avantara Libertyville | Libertyville | 3 of 5 | 9 | $26,130 | 25 Sep 2024 | |
| Thrive of Lake County | Mundelein | 3 of 5 | 16 | $29,734 | 10 Jun 2026 | |
| Avantara Long Grove | Long Grove | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 8 Aug 2024 | |
| Warren Barr North Shore | Highland Park | 4 of 5 | 7 | $47,317 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Lake Forest Place | Lake Forest | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Alden Long Grove Rehab &HC Ctr | Long Grove | 1 of 5 | 10 | $199,483 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Whitehall of Deerfield | Deerfield | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 23 Apr 2025 | |
| Aliya of Highwood | Highwood | 4 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Avantara Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich | 4 of 5 | 11 | $15,124 | 6 May 2026 |
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 Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire (CCN 146028). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/serenity-estates-of-lincolnshire-lincolnshire-il-146028/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 23 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 31 Jan 2024.
- Who operates Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Serenity Estates. The CMS ownership file names GS Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire 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.