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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 19th out of 122 homes in Illinois.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 14m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
75% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #23 / 120Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 120 homes in Illinois.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%Admiral at the Lake is legally operated by The Admiral At The Lake.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Room Sizes: 745 / 825 / 848 / 1014 / 1024 / 1077 / 1106 / 1217 / 1546
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 1.1 | 0.6 | This facility has 83% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IL avg 0.6).↑ 83% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3 | 0.9 | This facility has 233% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 14, 2025, identified deficiencies related to residency requirements, disaster preparedness drills, employee record updates, tuberculosis risk assessments, and dementia-specific training. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with residency compliance, disaster preparedness, employee background checks, and training programs. Prior reports from August 23, 2024, cited deficiencies in securing hazardous compounds in the memory care unit, which were addressed with corrective actions and staff training. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The pattern of findings suggests ongoing challenges in regulatory compliance, particularly in resident care documentation and safety training, with some corrective measures taken but recurring issues remaining.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIllinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Illinois average 36.8
Illinois average 3.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.7
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72% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.6
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jan 24, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jan 24, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Admiral at the Lake is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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8.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Admiral at the Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.03 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
15% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average ratio: 1.90:1
0% compared with Illinois averageIllinois average: 7.6 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
325 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 0 | 29 | 7,192 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,155 | 89 | 98% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,418 | 82 | 90% | 10.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 308 | 41 | 45% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 36 | 40% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 13 | 14% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 14% | 3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
29Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.7
62% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.4
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.3%
5% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.2%
21% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.6%
23% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.9%
136% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
17.3%
229% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
14.6%
124% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.9%
31% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
79% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.3%
43% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Chicago (Norwood Park) | 72 | Yes | 48 | 2 | - | Amazing Grace Luxury Living, LLC | 3 | 1 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Admiral at the Lake |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Chicago (Uptown) | 56 | No | 90 | - | A+ | The Admiral At The Lake | 4 | 1 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Norwood Crossing |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
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| Brookdale Lake View |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Chicago (Lake View East) | 41 | No | 90 | 48 | A+ | Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Hallmark |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Historical financial and operational data for Admiral at the Lake based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Admiral at the Lake is in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Admiral at the Lake has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to IL state health department records, Admiral at the Lake's license expires on May 5, 2026.
Admiral at the Lake's occupancy is 89%.
The team at Admiral at the Lake can be reached at [email protected].
Admiral at the Lake has 56 beds.
Admiral at the Lake is located at 929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States.
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