Aspyre Of Waukegan
Waukegan, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146159) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $135,606 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (847) 244-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Aspyre Of Waukegan an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Aspyre Of Waukegan reports total nurse staffing of about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.4%.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $135,606.00 and 1 payment denial for Aspyre Of Waukegan. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Aspyre Of Waukegan is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 115 beds and has an average daily census of 74.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 15, 2013, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aspyre Of Waukegan holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating 2 out of 5, and staffing rating 2 out of 5.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $135,606.00, plus 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flag was reported in the supplied data.
Aspyre Of Waukegan is part of the Aliya Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars across the chain.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aspyre Of Waukegan has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 26.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $135,606.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aspyre Of Waukegan is certified for 115 beds with an average of 74.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aliya Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Aspyre Of Waukegan scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8472446700 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 8472446700 and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146159?state=IL).
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146159?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.