CAverage · score 44/100 · #402 of 661 in Illinois
Carlton At The Lake, The
725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 · 244 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Illinois
21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 148)below median
$253,556 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Carlton At The Lake, The is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (large, 244 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Carlton At The Lake, The at a Glance
C
44/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.28 h.
57<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 148.
35<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
48<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $253,556 fines, 1 denials.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, large facilities · CMS record 145679 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone7739291700
CountyCook
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds244
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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