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The Carlton At The Lake

725 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $16,915

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $12,137
  • Average State Price: $8,401
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • The Carlton At The Lake Description

    Welcome to The Carlton At The Lake

    Setting the standard of care is more than simply a philosophy. It’s what defines a healthcare experience. And it’s what sets The Carlton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre apart from all others.

    Located just off Lake Michigan in Chicago’s scenic Far North Side, The Carlton is a recognized leader in providing outstanding healthcare services. Ranging from short-term rehabilitation and respite care to long-term skilled nursing care—The Carlton offers a blend of clinical excellence, compassion and comfort.

    Rated one of the top healthcare and rehabilitation centers in Illinois, The Carlton is known for providing excellence in healthcare. In fact, we have consistently earned superior ratings from all federal, state and city agencies—as well as those we serve.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    6.0
    The Carlton At The Lake
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 45 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 112 out of 161 communities in Chicago
  • Ranking in State: 1248 out of 1441 communities in IL
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the Carlton senior living facility present a mixed picture, with experiences ranging from highly positive to deeply concerning. Some residents and their families have praised the facility for its attentive and professional staff, effective rehabilitation services, and the overall care provided. Highlights include the professionalism and respectfulness of the staff, the quality of the physical therapy department, and the efforts of the kitchen staff to accommodate dietary requests.

    On the other hand, several reviews express serious grievances, including instances of neglect, inadequate communication, and unmet expectations regarding care and services. Concerns were raised about the unauthorized removal of a resident's facial hair, neglect leading to a resident's request for transfer, and discrepancies in promised versus delivered therapy sessions. Additionally, there were complaints about the facility's handling of critical information and the overall quality of care.

    While some reviewers have recommended the facility for its supportive environment and the positive impact on their recovery and well-being, others have advised against placing loved ones in the facility due to their negative experiences. The reviews underscore the importance of thorough research and consideration when choosing a senior living facility.


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    Health

    24-hour skilled nursing care

    Personal assistance with daily needs

    Coordination of physician services

    Pharmacy services

    Dentist visits

    Podiatrist visits


    Services

    Concierge

    24-hour security

    Family counseling

    Short-term respite stay

    Long-term skilled nursing care

    Respite care


    Activities

    Fun, stimulating activities

    Special attention to personal interests

    Pet therapy

    Activity center


    Community Amenities

    Attractive dining room

    Beautifully appointed library

    Lounge

    Chapel

    Full-service salon

    Living Careâ„¢ aviary


    Room Amenities

    Spacious accommodations

    High-speed wireless Internet

    Cable television

    Housekeeping

    Laundry

    Daily linen services


    Dining

    Delicious and nutritious meals

    Elegant setting

    Therapeutic and specialized dietary services

    Private dining room


    Transportation

    Transportation services


    Pet

    Pet therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 13, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 244
    Total current residents: 179
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 8
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-12-16 2022-02-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2021-12-16 2022-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-12-16 2022-02-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-16 2022-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-12-16 2022-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-06 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-08 2023-05-09 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2023-05-08 2023-05-09 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-05-08 2023-05-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-05-08 2023-05-09 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    2022-09-30 2022-10-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2023-02-03 2023-02-04 E Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2021-10-13 2021-10-14 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-07-08 2021-07-26 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-23 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-23 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-23 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lincolnwood which is 5.1 miles away and has a population of 12,646 (small town).
    • The average income is $120,878, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 51.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 48 days of snow and 174 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.2 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 2.65% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 21.08% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 26% Black or African-American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, and 42% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.49 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.02 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.84 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.83 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 109.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 7.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Jewel-Osco
    0.2 miles away
    ALDI
    0.4 miles away
    Park to Shop Hong Kong Supermarket 香港 超市
    0.8 miles away
    Tiệm Tạp Hóa Việt Hoa
    0.9 miles away
    Tai Nam Market
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Montrose & Clarendon
    0.0 miles away
    Clarendon & Montrose SB
    0.1 miles away
    Clarendon & Montrose NB
    0.1 miles away
    Montrose & Marine
    0.1 miles away
    Clarendon & Junior SB
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    TCF Bank
    0.2 miles away
    BMO Harris Bank
    0.4 miles away
    First Midwest Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.7 miles away
    Citibank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    Thorek Memorial Hospital
    0.4 miles away
    Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
    0.6 miles away
    Methodist Hospital of Chicago
    1.3 miles away
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
    1.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Mini Thương Xá
    0.9 miles away
    Osco Drug
    1.0 miles away
    Save Rite Pharmacy & Compounding
    1.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away

    Dentists

    F Street Dental
    1.6 miles away
    Dr Fred Purcell General Dentistry
    1.6 miles away
    Freshworks Dental Studio
    1.6 miles away
    Lakeview Dental Arts
    1.6 miles away
    Northside Dental
    2.1 miles away

    Parks

    Clarendon Park
    0.0 miles away
    Lincoln Park
    0.1 miles away
    Marovitz Savannah
    0.2 miles away
    Peace Garden
    0.3 miles away
    Dog Park
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
    9.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Lincoln Village Shopping Center
    3.8 miles away
    Water Tower Place
    4.6 miles away
    Lincolnwood Town Center
    4.6 miles away
    The Shops at North Bridge
    4.9 miles away
    The Merchandise Mart
    5.1 miles away

    Culture

    Jake Wittrock Art Gallery
    0.3 miles away
    Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    0.7 miles away
    Riviera Theatre
    0.7 miles away
    Uptown Theatre
    0.8 miles away
    Black Ensemble Theater
    0.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Loving Heart
    0.1 miles away
    Bojono's Pizzeria
    0.2 miles away
    Michael's Original PIzzeria & Tavern
    0.4 miles away
    Little Kitchen
    0.5 miles away
    Selam Ethiopian Kitchen
    0.5 miles away

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