Nursing home

Carlton at the Lake, the

725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Legacy Healthcare · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Carlton at the Lake, the, with 65 inspection citations on record (7 higher severity). Federal records include $241,131 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
244
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Cook Co. avg 2.65Illinois avg 2.55This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Cook Co. avg: 2.65. Illinois avg: 2.55.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

65
Citations on record
7
Higher severity (G–L)
38
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
232023
192024
182025
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

4 records · $241,131 total · Oct 4, 2023–Mar 15, 2024
  1. Mar 15, 2024$16,822
  2. Jan 19, 2024$16,052
  3. Nov 2, 2023$11,180
  4. Oct 4, 2023$197,077

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 25 days total · Nov 2, 2023
  1. Nov 2, 202325 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)22.39%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.67%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.02%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Gpn Fam Tr Ua 042820085% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Carlton Associates Limited Partnership5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Ventrella, JoanneW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Shabat, MenachemCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cook County.

725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Cook County · IL · 60613
244 certified beds41.9619, -87.6470

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Washington Senior Living
CCN 145000
Washington, IL121Shown$230,097
Crescent Care of Elgin
CCN 145004
Elgin, IL443Not shown$44,709
Grove of Fox Valley,the
CCN 145006
Aurora, IL442Not shown$0
Duquoin Nursing & Rehab
CCN 145008
Du Quoin, IL232Not shown$26,260
Alpine Care of Evanston
CCN 145011
Evanston, IL333Not shown$40,258
Allure of Knox County
CCN 145012
Galesburg, IL111Shown$116,526

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carlton at the Lake, the's CMS rating?

Carlton at the Lake, the has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Carlton at the Lake, the located?

Carlton at the Lake, the is located at 725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613 in Cook County, and CMS lists 244 certified beds.

Does Carlton at the Lake, the have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $241,131 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Carlton at the Lake, the over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Carlton at the Lake, the's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Carlton at the Lake, the's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.65 across 202 facilities in Cook County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Carlton at the Lake, the's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Carlton at the Lake, the's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
145679
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
244
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 65 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 5, 20260558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Mar 5, 20260584DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Mar 5, 20260684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Mar 5, 20260755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Mar 5, 20260806DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Nov 21, 20250607FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2025
Nov 21, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2025
Nov 7, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 8, 2025
Sep 8, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2025
Sep 8, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2025
Aug 25, 20250557DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 26, 2025
Aug 25, 20250925FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 26, 2025
May 2, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2025
May 2, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2025
Apr 11, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250604DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250688EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250700DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250740DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20250880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2025
Nov 7, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 8, 2024
Nov 7, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 8, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 65 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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