Assisted Living · Chicago, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Carlton at the Lake, The
725 West Montrose Avenue · Chicago, IL 60613 · 244 certified beds
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About Carlton at the Lake, The
Carlton at the Lake, The is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. Its capacity is 244 beds, above the Cook County median of 158 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Legacy Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 62 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.16 hours per resident per day. It is one of 80 nursing homes listed in Chicago. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (62)
Records from February 2023 to May 2026.
May 28, 2026
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2025.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2025.
November 7, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2025.
September 8, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2025.
September 8, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2025.
May 2, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2025.
May 2, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 3, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $241,131
August 25, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,425 against this nursing home on August 25, 2025.
March 15, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,822 against this nursing home on March 15, 2024.
January 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,052 against this nursing home on January 19, 2024.
November 2, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 25, 2023, lasting 25 days (triggered by inspection on November 2, 2023).
November 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,180 against this nursing home on November 2, 2023.
October 4, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $197,077 against this nursing home on October 4, 2023.
Staffing
3.16 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Legacy Healthcare, a chain of 96 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.7 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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