Lake County · Illinois

Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Lake County

Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 11 matching facilities — about 48% of the 23 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

11 shown23 in Lake CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 11 matching facilities, about 48% of the 23 CMS-tracked facilities in Lake County. Across the county, 4 hold a 1-star overall rating and 4 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.26, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
11
about 48% of the county
Facilities in county
23
1-star overall (CMS)
4
CMS abuse icon shown
4
Federal penalty records
$1,531,767
Payment denial records
14
Higher-severity citations
86

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Lake County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Lake County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star7 · 30%
4 star3 · 13%
3 star6 · 26%
2 star3 · 13%
1 star4 · 17%
23 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Zion
2
Long Grove
2
Waukegan
2
Lincolnshire
1
Highwood
1
Buffalo Grove
1
Highland Park
1
Round Lake Beach
1
11 matching facilities across 8 cities in Lake County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 11 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
11 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Allure Of Zion
CCN 145443
Zion, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$263,264
Alden Long Grove Rehab &hc Ctr
CCN 145872
Long Grove, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$183,548
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
CCN 146028
Lincolnshire, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$184,258
Elevate Care Waukegan
CCN 145669
Waukegan, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Shown$65,554
Alpine Care of Zion
CCN 145665
Zion, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$79,366
The Terrace
CCN 146159
Waukegan, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$108,886
Aliya of Highwood
CCN 145936
Highwood, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove
CCN 145819
Buffalo Grove, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$9,311
Warren Barr North Shore
CCN 145923
Highland Park, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$24,397
Hillcrest Retirement Village
CCN 146130
Round Lake Beach, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$18,974
Avantara Long Grove
CCN 145868
Long Grove, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Lake County, Illinois?

This dataset includes 23 CMS-certified nursing homes in Lake County, Illinois, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 4 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 4 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 11 matching facilities in Lake County, Illinois, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Lake County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Lake County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.