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Brookdale Lake View
Considerably one of the trusted independent living and assisted living in Chicago, IL; its ideal location sits right near Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, and seniors are able to enjoy the natural scenery the city has to offer. The residents and their families entrust the caring staff at Brookdale Lake View to help them live a life of ease during their senior years. The senior living community promotes a lifestyle that only one can imagine; they want residents to have the time of their lives– having a worry-free daily living that allows them to pursue more of their interests. They ensure that residents are also able to create a vibrant social life, so they provide engaging activities for them to take part in, as a chance to create meaningful relationships among staff and residents. Brookdale Lake View is an assisted living Chicago community that explores all possibilities ever imagined.
The community has staff available 24/7 with all-around-the-clock activities ready for seniors to sign up for. Their essential services like their personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services– are helpful in making day-to-day activities easier for residents. On the other hand, their featured amenities include their emergency alert system, fitness center library, cafe and bistro– among others– help in maintaining an active lifestyle for their residents.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale Lake View is legally operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC.
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.
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
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Illinois average (5 vs. IL avg 5).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 450 / 750 - 900 / 1300 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Brookdale Lake View's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community | NH AL IL RC SNF | Chicago (Uptown) | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
85
Rank
#204 / 418 |
81.9%
Facility
81.9%
IL AVG
75.8%
Rank
#65 / 151 | +8% | 5.23
Facility
5.23
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#13 / 152 | +44% | +69% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 153 | 21
Facility
21
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#40 / 153 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#136 / 153 | 1 | 59 | A+ |
92
Facility
92
IL AVG
52
Rank
#28 / 634 | Marvin Rubin | $9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#96 / 134 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#64 / 134 | 75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#16 / 134 | 146009 | ||||
| St. Joseph Village of Chicago | NH AL MC RC SNF | Chicago (Belmont Gardens) | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
85
Rank
#314 / 418 |
68.9%
Facility
68.9%
IL AVG
75.8%
Rank
#109 / 151 | -9% | 5.12
Facility
5.12
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#17 / 152 | +18% | +65% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 153 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#34 / 153 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#88 / 153 | 2 | 31 | - |
91
Facility
91
IL AVG
52
Rank
#36 / 634 | Brian Celerio | $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#68 / 134 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#94 / 134 | 45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#104 / 134 | 145637 | ||||
| The Clare | NH AL IL MC SNF | Chicago | 49
Facility
49
IL AVG
85
Rank
#293 / 418 |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
IL AVG
75.8%
Rank
#43 / 151 | +15% | 4.39
Facility
4.39
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#30 / 152 | +61% | +41% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 153 | 13
Facility
13
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#18 / 153 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#24 / 153 | 1 | 43 | A+ |
100
Facility
100
IL AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 634 | County Of Fulton | $4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#130 / 134 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#123 / 134 | 81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#13 / 134 | 146151 | ||||
| Mercy Circle Senior Living | NH AL IL MC SNF | Chicago (Mount Greenwood) | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
85
Rank
#329 / 418 | - | - | 4.23
Facility
4.23
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#34 / 152 | -8% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 153 | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#23 / 153 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#103 / 153 | - | 23 | - |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
52
Rank
#392 / 634 | Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas West Midwest Community Inc | $10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#84 / 134 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#98 / 134 | 49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#75 / 134 | 146174 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake View
What neighborhood is Brookdale Lake View in?
Brookdale Lake View is in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake View?
Brookdale Lake View is legally operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View, LLC.
Is Brookdale Lake View in a walkable area?
Brookdale 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 Lake View?
According to IL state health department records, Brookdale Lake View's license number is 5101776.
How long has Brookdale Lake View been in business?
Brookdale Lake View has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Lake View have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lake View on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Lake View?
Yes, Brookdale Lake View allows residents to bring their pets.
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