Quick answers
- Where is Lake Forest Place?
- 1100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045, in Lake County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Lake Forest Place?
- (847) 604-6701, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lake Forest Place?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lake Forest Place been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Lake Forest Place, but 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Lake Forest Place?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 8, 2023 to June 3, 2026), Medicare lists 15 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 8, 2023 to June 3, 2026), Lake Forest Place had 15 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It had 1 Medicare payment denial (the latest began March 6, 2026) and no fines. Nurse staffing is 5.61 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 12, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 3, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: January 11, 2024 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 11, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 13, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 2 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
Earlier cycle: March 8, 2023 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 8, 2023 (standard health inspection); May 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0811 Level D
“Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (26)
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0026 Level F
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0022 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.”
E0032 Level F
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $0 (0 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | Payment denial | from June 6, 2026, 19 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 2.26 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.94 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.61 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.92 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.70 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 33.7% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 30.0% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Lake Forest Place, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Homes | Direct owner | 100% | December 1, 2015 |
| Presbyterian Homes Manager LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2015 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 46.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Lake Forest Place, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1999-09-23 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
| County | Lake County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (847) 604‑6701 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145986 |
| Name in Medicare records | LAKE FOREST PLACE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Claridge Healthcare Center1.8 mi · Lake Bluff, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Warren Barr North Shore4.1 mi · Highland Park, IL · 3 of 5 stars
- Avantara Libertyville4.2 mi · Libertyville, IL · 5 of 5 stars
- Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire5.1 mi · Lincolnshire, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Aliya of Highwood5.2 mi · Highwood, IL · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital0.3 mi · Lake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- North Chicago VA Medical Center3.3 mi · North Chicago, IL · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center4.5 mi · Libertyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13