Lee Manor
1301 Lee Street · Des Plaines, IL · 60018 · 8476354000
262 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C April 18, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
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 May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145382 · certified since June 4, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.