CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE

725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · CCN 145679 · 244 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2025-05-02 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-03-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0692, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-01-19 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-11-02 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-10-04 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-10-04 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.02

state median 3.09

Weekend staffing gap

−6%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%

RN hours / resident / day

0.68

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

12%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

33%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

5 enforcement action(s), totaling $241,131 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-03-15Fine$16,822
2024-01-19Fine$16,052
2023-11-02Fine$11,180
2023-11-02Payment Denialpayment denial
2023-10-04Fine$197,077

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the LEGACY HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 5 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 56 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-05-28F0925Environmental DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-05F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-05F0806Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-11-21F0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-11-21F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-11-07F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-09-08F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-09-08F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-25F0557Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-25F0925Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-02F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-05-02F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-04-11F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-04-11F0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-11F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-11-07F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-07F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-05F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-05F0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-15F0569Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-15F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-15F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-15F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-15F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-15F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-15F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-15F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-15F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-03-15F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-15F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-15F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-15F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-01-19F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-19F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-12-08F0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-11-02F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-11-02F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-11-02F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-11-02F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-11-02F0925Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-10-04F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2023-10-04F0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-10-04F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-07-01F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-07-01F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-03F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-03F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-03F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-03F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-02-03F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-02-03F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-03F0883Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-02-03F0888Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE, CHICAGO” at medicare.gov/care-compare.