The Village at Victory Lakes
1055 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 · (847) 356-5900
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
The Village at Victory Lakes has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $86,809 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.March 12, 2026 · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.March 12, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 12, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.March 12, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.October 30, 2025 · F0809 · 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.October 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 3, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,480May 14, 2026
- Fine of $26,685March 12, 2026
- Fine of $12,438February 23, 2026
- Fine of $20,253January 29, 2025
- Fine of $15,953February 7, 2024
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 | 4.13 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.31 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 81.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Warren Barr Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Elevate Care Riverwoods Deerfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Whitehall of Deerfield Deerfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Warren Barr North Shore Highland Park · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Aliya of Highwood Highwood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Village at Victory Lakes on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.