Total health inspections
23
Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Thrive of Lake County
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Vernon Hills, IL
CMS overall rating
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.
Thrive of Lake County
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Vernon Hills, IL
CMS overall rating
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.
Thrive of Lake County accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Thrive of Lake County is a nursing home in Mundelein, IL, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, and therapies, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also works closely with residents and their families to provide the best possible care to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.
Social gatherings, light exercises, and a variety of activities help residents stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also focus on their wellness and rest comfortably with first-class amenities and thoughtfully furnished, private rooms. Situated near parks, restaurants, and shops in Mundelein, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home also ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 118th out of 129 homes in Illinois.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 118th out of 129 homes in Illinois.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 7m per day
Rank #118 / 129Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 129 homes in Illinois.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 129 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Illinois avg
-32%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 2h 26m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.9%
Rank #44 / 129Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 129 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its statewide rank out of 129. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
108 days
Occupancy rate
82.9%
Rank #44 / 129Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 129 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its statewide rank out of 129. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
108 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$31.1M
Operating loss
-$206.6K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$31.1M Rank #10 / 127Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 127 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$206.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 127Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 127 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.
$11.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 127Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 127 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$31.3M
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #78 / 130Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 130 homes in Illinois.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Dining Services
Types of Care at Thrive of Lake County
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
80
Rank #120 / 128Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 128 homes in Illinois.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Illinois state average, with a ranking across all 128 IL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Illinois average 36.8
Citations per inspection
3.48
Rank #60 / 128Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 128 homes in Illinois.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Illinois mean across 128 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Illinois average 3.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
31 of 80 citations resulted from standard inspections; 48 of 80 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 80 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
5
5
39% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.6
0 critical citations
5 serious citations
74 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Aug 20, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 09, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 09, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 03, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 03, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 13, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 13, 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.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois
Thrive of Lake County is located in Mundelein, Illinois.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
167
Employees
163
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.04:1
45% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average ratio: 1.90:1
Avg staff/day
65
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Illinois averageIllinois average: 7.6 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
46,117
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
35
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
73
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
1%
449 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 4
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 73 | 0 | 73 | 21,037 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 4 | 35 | 9,416 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 6,939 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,616 | 69 | 76% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,456 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,059 | 86 | 95% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 893 | 73 | 80% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 832 | 77 | 85% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 786 | 73 | 80% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 650 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 522 | 77 | 85% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 392 | 59 | 65% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 5 | 5% | 8 |
73 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
35 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
76%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
95%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
80%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
85%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
80%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
69%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
85%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Administrator
% of Days
5%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
161
Medicare
13
8.1% of residents
Medicaid
117
72.7% of residents
Private pay or other
31
19.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.7
61% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
44% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.7%
76% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.7%
58% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
52% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
33% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
21% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
68% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
82.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
82.6%
72% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.8%
33% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.9%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.5%
9% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.5%
35% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
58% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
37.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
37.0%
41% worse 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.
Penalties and fines
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$40K
72% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
Number of fines
2
33% fewer fines than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$40K
Illinois average
$143K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 13, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 13, 2025
$30K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 29, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 29, 2024
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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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).
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Thrive of Lake County based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.9%
↑ 6.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$206.6K
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11.1M
↑ ~$2.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.7%
↑ 7.3pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thrive of Lake County
Is Thrive of Lake County in a walkable area?
Thrive of Lake County has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Thrive of Lake County?
Thrive of Lake County's occupancy is 82.9%.
What is the address of Thrive of Lake County?
Thrive of Lake County is located at 850 US-45, Mundelein, IL 60060.
What is the phone number of Thrive of Lake County?
(847) 377-7200 will put you in contact with the team at Thrive of Lake County.
Is Thrive of Lake County Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Thrive of Lake County is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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