Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr

7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, Chicago, IL 60626

4 / 5CMS 99 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 58.5 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 22.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 7 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.1%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Stable nursing staff

This

7.7%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

58.5%

National

14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.78

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.35

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

58.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

22.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$13,729 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145235

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds99

Avg residents92

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 58% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with schizophrenia, Tourette's, and Huntington's from this measure, so this reflects prescribing for residents who don't have a primary psychotic diagnosis. Worth asking on a tour: 'How does my parent get back off these meds if started?'
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 98.5% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 1.1% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.1% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 8% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr been cited for resident harm?

It has $13,729 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 6 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr appears in the record section above.

Does Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr use antipsychotic medications?

58.5 percent of long-stay residents at Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 22.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Illinois state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr is located at 7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, Chicago, IL 60626. Phone: (773) 743-7711. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr a special focus facility?

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $13,729 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. Browse the full Chicago directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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