Brookdale at Home® Lake View
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chicago, IL

Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chicago, IL

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Enjoy our independence for as long as possible with Brookdale at Home Lake View, a dedicated home care provider based in Chicago, IL that offers a range of in-home care services. This includes companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale’s team of professional caregivers is experienced in serving people who want to enjoy their independence for as long as possible while receiving the support they require.

Brookdale at Home Lake View’s dedicated team can help with a wide variety of tasks and services, ranging from meal preparation and housekeeping to pet care and medication assistance, so seniors can spend more time doing the things they truly love. Understanding that their caregivers are vital to their endeavor, Brookdale at Home conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified caregivers seniors can feel comfortable around.

Bed community size
41-bed community Rank #344 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
48 years in operation Rank #2 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #40 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusClosed
IssuanceOctober 15, 2025
ExpirationNovember 14, 2025 Expired
CountyCook
License Number5101776

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale at Home® Lake View is legally operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, Llc.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
41 units
Total beds
41 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center/ Therapy Room
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Outings
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening/Greenhouse
Game Room
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Pool
Theater
Housekeeping
Laundry

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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 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total inspections (38% below)
Latest Inspection October 30, 2025 Licensure Special Survey Inspection

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 58 This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois nursing home (5 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 38% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 30, 2025 closure survey found no deficiencies or findings at Brookdale Lake View facility.
  • September 30, 2025 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited or violations of assisted living regulations.
  • The facility maintained compliance with all applicable assisted living administrative codes and state laws during the last two inspections.

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Brookdale at Home® Lake View's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.31 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)

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Compare Nursing Homes around Chicago

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

4 facilities compared · CMS & IL Dept. of Health data

The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #209 / 426
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #74 / 204
+18%
5.56
Facility 5.56
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #8 / 172
+44%+79%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #45 / 172
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #154 / 172
155A+
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
Marvin Rubin
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #78 / 171
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #73 / 171
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #70 / 171
146009
Encore Village of Schaumburg
NH
AL
IL
MC
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 86
Rank #108 / 426
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #169 / 204
-20%
3.46
Facility 3.46
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #54 / 172
+8%+12%
$25.5k
Facility $25.5k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #94 / 173
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #69 / 172
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #28 / 172
2105A+
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
Il Ccrc, LLC
$16.2M
Facility $16.2M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #1 / 171
$15.9M
Facility $15.9M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #4 / 171
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #171 / 171
145341
Smith Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 86
Rank #171 / 426
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #57 / 204
+23%
5.28
Facility 5.28
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #10 / 172
+4%+70%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #42 / 172
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #69 / 172
466A+
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #147 / 648
The Washington And Jane Smith Home
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #31 / 171
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #24 / 171
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #108 / 171
145904
Montgomery Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (East Hyde Park)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 86
Rank #350 / 426
35.0%
Facility 35.0%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #189 / 204
-49%
4.00
Facility 4.00
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #42 / 172
+31%+29%
$51.6k
Facility $51.6k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #107 / 173
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #79 / 172
4.3
Facility 4.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #132 / 172
114A+
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 51
Rank #98 / 648
Margo Brooks Pugh
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #70 / 171
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #69 / 171
49.7%
Facility 49.7%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #86 / 171
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

Brookdale at Home® Lake View is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General 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

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale at Home® Lake View

What neighborhood is Brookdale at Home® Lake View in?

Brookdale at Home® Lake View is in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago.

Who is the owner of Brookdale at Home® Lake View?

Brookdale at Home® Lake View is legally operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, Llc.

Is Brookdale at Home® Lake View in a walkable area?

Brookdale at Home® Lake View has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Brookdale at Home® Lake View?

According to IL state health department records, Brookdale at Home® Lake View's license number is 5101776.

When does Brookdale at Home® Lake View's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Brookdale at Home® Lake View's license expires on November 14, 2025.

What is the best email address for Brookdale at Home® Lake View?

The team at Brookdale at Home® Lake View can be reached at dchamberlain@brookdale.com.

How many beds does Brookdale at Home® Lake View have?

Brookdale at Home® Lake View has 41 beds.

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