Lake Forest Place
Lake Forest, IL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 145986) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 604-6701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Forest Place has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lake Forest Place reports total nurse staffing of about 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 2.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Lake Forest Place has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Forest Place is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since September 23, 1999, and is licensed for 50 beds, with an average of 47.4 residents receiving care at any given time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lake Forest Place holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of approximately 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 2.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation for Lake Forest Place. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per the data provided.
No chain affiliation information is included in the available data for this facility. Families should note that CMS ratings and penalty records reflect the most recent data reported to Medicare Care Compare and should be verified directly for current status before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Forest Place has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists Lake Forest Place as a Medicare provider; for Medicaid acceptance details, contact the facility at 8476046701 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 2.38 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and turnover of 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for Lake Forest Place.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Forest Place is certified for 50 beds and had an average of 47.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data does not include chain affiliation information.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lake Forest Place has been certified since September 23, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8476046701 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476046701 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145986?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.