Map showing the location of GROVE AT THE LAKE,THE in ZION, Illinois
2534 ELIM AVENUE, ZION, IL, 60099

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • IllinoisLowest tier among peers665 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • Lake CountyLowest tier among peers24 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.7 vs IL avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs IL avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★+0.1 vs IL avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersIL avg2.7★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersIL avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 39% of peersIL avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.32hrsAbove only 48% of peersIL avg3.49Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.57hrsAbove only 43% of peersIL avg0.73Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better49%Above only 38% of peersIL avg46%RN turnover44%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$59,446Above only 43% of peersIL avg$95,677Fines · denials2 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
48citations
17inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 5, 2025most recent

Citations by monthOct 2022 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 5, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Nov 14, 20251 citationCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 15, 2025
Sep 22, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Aug 8, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2025
Dec 17, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Aug 5, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 6, 2024
Jul 19, 202410 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm$30,014
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  2. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  3. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  4. F803Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  6. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 6, 2024
  7. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  8. F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  9. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
  10. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Jul 15, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm$30,014
  1. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024
  2. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jul 20, 2024
Jan 8, 20242 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2024
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Dec 28, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Sep 27, 202311 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm$29,432, payment denial
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  2. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  3. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Oct 27, 2023
  4. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023
  6. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  7. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  9. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  10. F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
  11. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023
Aug 3, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2023
  2. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2023
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2023
Jun 9, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F693Ensure 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2023
May 17, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 19, 2023
May 8, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023
Mar 23, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Oct 19, 20227 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  3. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  4. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  5. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2022
  7. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.32hrsAbove only 48% of peers−0.17 vs IL avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.57hrsAbove only 43% of peers−0.16 vs IL avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.84hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.90hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.13hrs
  • Illinois average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better49%Above only 38% of peersIL avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only44%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy244 certified beds · ~150 residents a day62%Above only 21% of peersIL avg 74%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $59,446In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $95,677IL avg in fines
Above only 43% of peersFewer fines than 43% of rated homes in Illinois

Actions on record

  1. Jul 15, 2024Civil money penalty$30,014
  2. Sep 27, 2023Civil money penalty$29,432
  3. Sep 27, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Oct 20, 2023

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Legacy Healthcare90 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12
  • Gpn Fam Tr Ua 04282008
Operational or managerial control
  • Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC
  • Vnb New York LLC
  • Menachem Shabat
  • Julie Stangel
  • Tom Woike
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Grove at the Lake Realty, LLC
  • Vnb New York LLC

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 145665 · 2534 ELIM AVENUE, ZION, IL, 60099.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Illinois and Lake County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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