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Terraces At the Clare
55 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
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 50 beds, Terraces At the Clare serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2010.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, fewer 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 5.0 hours per resident per day (1.9 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 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: 2 May 2025, 11 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×1 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 2 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 2 May 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
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 36.7%, RNs 50.0%; 0 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 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 5.3% | 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 | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 16.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.4% | 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: for-profit, individual. Chain: Life Care Services (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clare Partners LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/20/2019 |
| Lcs the Clare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/20/2019 |
| Pearson Street Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/20/2019 |
| Lcs Management Holding Company LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2019 |
| Mccarthy Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2019 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2025 |
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 Terraces At the Clare been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Terraces At the Clare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Terraces At the Clare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Terraces At the Clare?
It is part of the Life Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Clare Partners LLC, Lcs the Clare LLC and Pearson Street Partners LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Terraces At the Clare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 May 2025.
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.