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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire

150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire, a 144-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Lincolnshire, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #624 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 10 inspection findings 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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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#624 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.97
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 10 serious

The verdict

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire, a 144-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Lincolnshire, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #624 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 10 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#624 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.97
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 10 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 For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146028
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
144
Residents
118
In Hospital
No
County
Lake
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.97 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.46 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.86
CNA Hours
1.65
Total Nursing Hours
2.97 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
99.0%
RN Turnover
94.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire ranks #624 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire operates 144 certified beds in Lincolnshire, IL with approximately 118 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 10 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 9 times by CMS, for a combined $370K. Reported nurse staffing runs 2.97 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.46 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 99.0% (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 (50 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 23, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 13, 2026 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 13, 2026 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: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 13, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 13, 2026 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 13, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2026 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 29, 2026 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: Apr 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2026 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2026 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 16, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 11, 2026 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 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 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: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 27, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 27, 2025 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 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: May 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 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: Apr 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 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: Apr 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 17, 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: Apr 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 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: Mar 14, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 11, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 16, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 16, 2024 Tag: 0635

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 2, 2024 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: Dec 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 16, 2024 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: Oct 17, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 7, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 10, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 5, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 6, 2024 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: May 21, 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 5.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 31.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 12.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 74.5% 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 92.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 48.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 56.9% No

Penalty History 9 penalties totaling $370K

Date Type Amount
Jun 23, 2026 Fine $26K
Apr 29, 2026 Fine $100K
Jan 28, 2026 Fine $63K
Apr 17, 2025 Fine $15K
Jan 22, 2025 Fine $25K
Jan 22, 2025 Payment Denial -
Dec 2, 2024 Fine $14K
Sep 7, 2024 Fine $83K
Sep 7, 2024 Payment Denial -
Jul 10, 2024 Fine $21K
Jan 31, 2024 Fine $23K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire

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 144 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 Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire?
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire ranks 624th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#624 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 Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire?
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire reports 2.97 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.46 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 99.0%.
How many beds does Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire have?
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire has 144 certified beds with approximately 118 residents. The facility is located at 150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Does Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 10 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire has received 9 penalties totaling $370K.
Who owns Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire?
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire was on Apr 24, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire?
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire 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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