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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Admiral at the Lake, the

933 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Admiral at the Lake, the, a 36-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Chicago, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #93 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#93 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
4.45
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
25
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Admiral at the Lake, the, a 36-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Chicago, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #93 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#93 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
4.45
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
25
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146165
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
36
Residents
28
In Hospital
No
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Mar 5, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.45 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.04 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.70
CNA Hours
2.71
Total Nursing Hours
4.45 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.17
Nursing Turnover
15.2%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Admiral at the Lake, the

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Admiral at the Lake, the ranks #93 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Admiral at the Lake, the operates 36 certified beds in Chicago, IL with approximately 28 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 25 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.45 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 1.04 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Admiral at the Lake, the falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 15.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (25 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 26, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 6, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 15.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 5.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 90.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Admiral at the Lake, the, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Admiral at the Lake, the

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 36 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Admiral at the Lake, the?
Admiral at the Lake, the has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Admiral at the Lake, the rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Admiral at the Lake, the ranks 93rd among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#93 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Admiral at the Lake, the?
Admiral at the Lake, the reports 4.45 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.04 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 15.2%.
How many beds does Admiral at the Lake, the have?
Admiral at the Lake, the has 36 certified beds with approximately 28 residents. The facility is located at 933 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640.
Does Admiral at the Lake, the have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Admiral at the Lake, the has 25 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Admiral at the Lake, the received any fines or penalties?
No, Admiral at the Lake, the has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Admiral at the Lake, the?
Admiral at the Lake, the is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Admiral at the Lake, the last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Admiral at the Lake, the was on Mar 5, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Admiral at the Lake, the?
Admiral at the Lake, the is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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