The Admiral at the Lake
933 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 · (773) 654-5121
Non profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
The Admiral at the Lake has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 5, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 5, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 5, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 5, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 6, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 6, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.45 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.04 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.71 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 15.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 28.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Central Baptist Village Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Community First Medical Center Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mercy Circle Chicago · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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