Thrive of Lake County

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0644. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 7 times since 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0694 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 5 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 13, 2025 from $19,188 to $19,487.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0689 from severity G to D. It is from the health inspection on January 29, 2024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 13, 2025 from $29,520 to $19,188.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0755 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on January 30, 2023. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0755 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on January 17, 2023. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on March 25, 2025.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

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• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 3 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0571. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 29, 2024 from $10,033 to $10,247.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0697 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

• Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

• Citation K0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

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CMS fine of $19,487 on March 13, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.

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• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 29, 2024 from $15,435 to $10,033.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 29, 2022 from $25,120 to $25,684.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 29, 2022 from $23,914 to $25,120.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 29, 2022 from $36,790 to $23,914.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.

• Citation K0907. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2024.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

• Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

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CMS fine of $10,247 on January 29, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2023.

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