CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE — Nursing Home in CHICAGO, IL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 244 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 174.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145679 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.37 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.81 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 5, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 5, 2026
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Honor 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. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level E)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
Carlton at the Lake, the is a 244-bed nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Illinois average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The most positive point is that the facility’s recent inspection problems did not include any severe citations, suggesting issues identified were not judged immediately life-threatening. It would be reasonable to ask what specific corrective actions the home has taken to fix the cited problems and whether staffing or supervision changes have been made to ensure consistent care, safe medication and food handling, and stronger abuse-prevention practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE's CMS star rating?
CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE?
CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE reports 3.36763 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE have?
CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE has 244 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC — 1/5 — 0.5 mi
- MADO HEALTHCARE - UPTOWN — 1/5 — 0.7 mi
- Complete Care at Margate Park — 1/5 — 0.8 mi
- SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO — 5/5 — 0.8 mi
- Complete Care at Sheriden Commons — 3/5 — 0.9 mi
- ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE, THE — 2/5 — 1.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.