Village at Victory Lakes, the
1055 East Grand Avenue · Lindenhurst, IL · 60046 · 8473565900
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Franciscan Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $362,258 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$362,258 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $378,211 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 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 March 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $322,870 |
| February 23, 2026 | Fine | $19,135 |
| January 29, 2025 | Fine | $20,253 |
| February 7, 2024 | Fine | $15,953 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145602 · certified since February 2, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.