Carlton At The Lake, The

Carlton At The Lake, The is in 725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60613. Phone: 773-929-1700. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 174.750; 4 federal fines totaling $56479.00; total nursing staff turnover 34.7%.

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating	2 of 5
Health inspection rating	2 of 5
Staffing rating	2 of 5
Quality measure rating	2 of 5
Long-stay quality rating	4 of 5
Short-stay quality rating	1 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day	0.78
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day	3.16

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score	124
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	174.750
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score	327
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score	124
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score	327
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date	2026-03-26
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	18
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	33
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies	8
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	10
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	24

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index	1.91862
Registered Nurse turnover	50.0
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio	1.36048
Total nursing staff turnover	34.7
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.62832
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.41158
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	0
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.74614
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.82860
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	3.04000

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines	4
Number of Payment Denials	1
Total Number of Penalties	5
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	56479.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Chain ID	306
Chain Name	LEGACY HEALTHCARE
Legal Business Name	CARLTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC
Chain Average QM Rating	3.5
Chain Average Staffing Rating	2.7
Number of Facilities in Chain	96
Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating	3.0
Chain Average Health Inspection Rating	2.8
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months	N

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse Icon	N
High Performing Icon	N
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Average Number of Residents per Day	172.4
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago	N

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

• Nursing home costs when Medicare skilled coverage ends
• How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost Per Month?

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about Carlton At The Lake, The

Where is Carlton At The Lake, The located?

Carlton At The Lake, The is at 725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, Illinois 60613.

What care and services does Carlton At The Lake, The offer?

Carlton At The Lake, The offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is Carlton At The Lake, The Medicare-certified?

Yes. Carlton At The Lake, The is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Carlton At The Lake, The's quality rating?

CMS gives Carlton At The Lake, The an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.

How do I contact Carlton At The Lake, The?

Call Carlton At The Lake, The at 773-929-1700.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.