Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145235) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,729
Phone: (773) 743-7711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr reports total nurse staffing of 2.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 7.7%.
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr has one federal fine on record, totaling $13,729.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 99 beds and reports an average daily census of 91.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakefront holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 7.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists one federal fine totaling $13,729.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it does not currently carry a CMS Special Focus Facility designation.
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.45 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 7.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists one fine totaling $13,729.00 and no payment denials.
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 currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average of 91.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 1, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7737437711 and 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 7737437711 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145235?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.