Admiral at the Lake

Admiral at the Lake is an Assisted Living Home in Illinois

Admiral at the Lake is an Assisted Living Home in Illinois

Admiral at the Lake

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 View Map

Admiral at the Lake is an Assisted Living Home in Illinois

Admiral at the Lake is an Assisted Living Home in Illinois

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Overview of Admiral at the Lake

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Michigan, Admiral at the Lake is a serene and inviting senior living community in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, offering luxury independent living. Ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle even as their needs change, the community also offers residents access to assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing services through its Lifecare policy. Residents are provided with spacious, maintenance-free apartments, just steps away from the city’s vibrant neighborhood, natural wonders, and cultural opportunities for a dynamic city life experience.

With its robust programming, including wellness and fitness programs, classes, arts & crafts programs, and more, the community ensures residents are provided with the opportunities they need to live a full, enriching life. Exceptional dining, featuring varied menus and an in-house dietitian that works with the Executive Chef to create healthy and delicious meals, further enhances residents’ lifestyle and health. A fitness & wellness center, swimming pool & jacuzzi, a movie theater, green spaces and other amenities are offered to further enhance residents’ living experience.

Home Information ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE, THE
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
36
Occupancy
82.2%
Total Bed Days Available
13140
Avg. Length of Stay
103 days
Avg. Residents per Day
27
Finance
Home Revenue
$5,046,258.00
Payroll Costs
$8,266,552.00
Profit
$-7,524,630.00
Total Costs
$800,339.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
163.8%
House Specifics:
CCN
146165
Owner Name
GEIGLER, NADIA
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Cook
Type of Control
Governmental — Other
Operations
Total Admissions
113
Total Discharges
114
% Medicare Admissions
80%
% Private Pay Admissions
20%
% Medicare Discharges
78%
% Private Pay Discharges
22%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.93 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
2854
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2854
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
8851
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating
Rated A+

Facility & Licensing Details

  • Primary Contact Info Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Illinois licensing records. Ms. Nadia Geigler, Executive Director
  • CCN (CMS Certification) Info Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification Number. 146165
  • Date Business Started Info The date the business reports it began operations. June 4, 1887

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 745 / 825 / 848 / 1014 / 1024 / 1077 / 1106 / 1217 / 1546

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Dining Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Wellness Programs

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Types of Care at Admiral at the Lake

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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Address 8.2 miles from city center

Address 929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

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Admiral at the Lake
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
36
No
A+
90
GEIGLER, NADIA
82.2%
$5,046,258.00
$8,266,552.00
163.8%
26.70
2/5
4.9327
3/5
1/5
4/5
-
The Hallmark
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

RC

Respite Care

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Yes
-
-
BELLOWS, WARREN
63.4%
$3,773,922.00
$6,431,929.00
170.4%
22.80
4/5
5.6709
3/5
5/5
4/5
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Norwood Crossing
AL

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MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

SN

Skilled Nursing

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1 Bed / 2 Bed
55
No
-
-
NORWOOD CROSSING ASSOCIATION
88.2%
$20,312,545.00
$9,392,306.00
46.2%
112.50
3/5
3.8583
3/5
4/5
2/5
4
Brookdale Lakeshore Drive
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Yes
-
87
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Brookdale Lake View
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chicago
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
No
A+
90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IL Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Illinois CCP

Community Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Illinois Respite Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics:
    Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IL Specifics:
    High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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