200 N Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060
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Affordable senior housingIndependent livingAge 62+ community
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About Thrive of Lake County
THRIVE OF LAKE COUNTY brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Mundelein, Illinois with a focus on personalized recovery and medical support. Our experienced team creates individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence and return home stronger.
Community at a glance
Capacity
185 residents
Location
Mundelein, IL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
850 E US HIGHWAY 45, Mundelein, Illinois 60060
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 49 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.
Medicare fined Thrive of Lake County 2 times in the last three years, $29,734 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 49 minutesBelow the Illinois average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 50 minutesAbove the Illinois average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 27%Below the Illinois average |
Inspections
46 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 13 citations
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Jun 17, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 17, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 17, 2026Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 17, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026Provide 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 17, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 17, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 17, 2026
March 26, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 31, 2026
November 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 24, 2025
August 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 26, 2025
July 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
April 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025
March 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2025
March 13, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 21, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 21, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 21, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 21, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 21, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 21, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 27, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 21, 2025
February 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2025
December 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 6, 2025
March 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2024Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2024
January 29, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 28, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 15, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 15, 2024Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 15, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 15, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 15, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 15, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 15, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 15, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 15, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 15, 2024
December 23, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 30, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 30, 2023
November 20, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 28, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 28, 2023
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $29,734 in the last three years.
- March 13, 2025Fine: $19,487
- January 29, 2024Fine: $10,247
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Transitional Care of Lake County LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 185
- Average residents per day
- 153
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 21, 1982
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 145460
Location
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850 E US HIGHWAY 45Mundelein, IL 60060
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Questions about Thrive of Lake County
How did Thrive of Lake County do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 10, 2026 and cited 15 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Thrive of Lake County?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 49 minutes with each resident per day, including 50 minutes from registered nurses. 27% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Thrive of Lake County been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Thrive of Lake County 2 times in the last three years, totaling $29,734.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.