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Admiral At The Lake, The

Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 146165) · 36 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.55★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (773) 654-5121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

The Admiral At The Lake, The in Chicago, IL holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 4 out of 5.

The Admiral At The Lake, The reports total nurse staffing of about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5.

The Admiral At The Lake, The has no federal fines on record, with zero total fine dollars and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Admiral At The Lake, … Admiral At The Lake, …: 4★ 4★ IL average IL average: 2.55★ 2.55★

About this facility

The Admiral At The Lake, The is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average of 28.4 residents. It is operated as a non profit corporation and participates in the Medicare program; it has been certified since October 2013.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.45 hours per resident per day, including about 1.04 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. The reported annual nursing staff turnover rate is 15.2%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines for this facility — no federal fines on record — and zero total fine dollars. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.

No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the data provided; CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.

Data source: CMS Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; to confirm Medicaid acceptance, contact the facility at 7736545121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including about 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a 15.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No — CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average of 28.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a non profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 2013.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; this facility scores 4 stars in all four categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7736545121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7736545121 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146165?state=IL.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.