Lemont Nursing & Rehab Center
12450 Walker Road · Lemont, IL · 60439 · 6302430400
173 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Extended Care Clinical
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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 January 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
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 January 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
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 January 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 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
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145901 · certified since May 31, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.