AVANTARA LAKE ZURICH in Lake Zurich, IL has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures. It reports nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $14,901 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: August 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $14,901recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4816.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.95
Licensed practical nurses
0.55
Nurse aides
1.98
Weekend nursing
3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23%18.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%1.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%5.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.2%7.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.5%7.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.3%7.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%1.5%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.7%25.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
98.2%98.2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%96.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,901 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,901 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 12, 2025
$14,901
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
143.5 residents on an average day (71% of 203 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.