The Carrington at Lincolnwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lincolnwood, IL
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lincolnwood, IL
Overview of The Carrington at Lincolnwood
The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a vibrant senior living community located in the North Chicago suburb bordering Skokie and the neighborhoods of West Ridge and North Park, Lincolnwood, IL. From the urban modern all-masonry exterior, to the warm and inviting interior décor, The Carrington certainly has a fresh and welcoming look. It is a beautiful community in a park-like setting. They also consider themselves as a green-space campus. The community sits on 13 pedestrian-friendly acres for they believe that you can elevate your retirement lifestyle by greening your living space. Spending time in green spaces such as parks, gardens, and forests—whether for a leisurely stroll, a spirited bike ride or a quiet moment on a bench—can fuel vitality and breathe life into your day.
The Carrington at Lincolnwood is located in an ideal location that is close to family, medical and professional offices, shopping and houses of worship. They are offering Assisted Living and Independent living, which makes the place a perfect home base for an active and rewarding lifestyle. In addition, they also offer specialized memory care for some of their residents. They feature open-concept kitchens, roomy bedrooms with walk-in closets, granite countertops, and the security of emergency pull-cord notification system in bathrooms, among others.
132-bed community Rank #68 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation Rank #113 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 145 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #253 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 30, 2027
CountyCook
License Number5107096
The Carrington at Lincolnwood is legally operated by The Carrington At Lincolnwood LLC.
Permanent Units
88 units
Alzheimer's Units
44 units
Total beds
132 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBrad Jacobsen, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
11 deficiencies
11 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (57% above)
• Deficiencies per year (57% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (57% above)
• Deficiencies per year (57% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
February 13, 2026
Complaint Original Investigation;30D FRI
Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (11 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (11 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the Illinois average (11 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 22, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to follow a resident’s elopement service plan, resulting in the resident being unsupervised outside without a monitoring device twice.
- July 13, 2025 complaint investigation cited three deficiencies for unsafe resident placement after cognitive decline, failure to prevent elopement, and not following a bedtime care plan.
- April 23, 2025 annual inspection found repeat violations for failing to report a fall incident and not updating service plans or implementing fall interventions.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 385 / 562 / 865 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Carrington at Lincolnwood
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio
Places of interest near The Carrington at Lincolnwood
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lincolnwood's city center to The Carrington at Lincolnwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.31 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| The Carrington at Lincolnwood | AL IL MC | Lincolnwood (Northeast Parkway) | 132 | Yes | A+ | 58 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | AL IL MC NH SNF | Geneva | 77 | Yes | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur | AL HOS MC RC | Decatur | 65 | Yes | - | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Cottages of Fox Lake | AL MC | Fox Lake | 64 | No | - | 52 | Studio |
| Arbor Rose of Charleston | AL ADC MC RC | Charleston | 14 | No | - | 40 | Private / Shared Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Carrington at Lincolnwood
What neighborhood is The Carrington at Lincolnwood in?
The Carrington at Lincolnwood is in the Northeast Parkway neighborhood of Lincolnwood.
Is The Carrington at Lincolnwood in a walkable area?
The Carrington at Lincolnwood has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Carrington at Lincolnwood?
According to IL state health department records, The Carrington at Lincolnwood's license number is 5107096.
When does The Carrington at Lincolnwood's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, The Carrington at Lincolnwood's license expires on January 30, 2027.
What is the best email address for The Carrington at Lincolnwood?
The team at The Carrington at Lincolnwood can be reached at brad@thecarrington.com.
How many beds does The Carrington at Lincolnwood have?
The Carrington at Lincolnwood has 132 beds.
Are there photos of The Carrington at Lincolnwood?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Carrington at Lincolnwood in the photo gallery on this page.
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