Avantara Lake Zurich
900 South Rand Road · Lake Zurich, IL · 60047 · 8477261200
203 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,901 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Immediate jeopardy · J May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Actual harm · G March 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
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.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145816 · certified since September 7, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.