THRIVE OF LAKE COUNTY

Thrive of Lake County is a nursing care facility located at 850 E US Highway 45 in Mundelein, Illinois, within Lake County. The facility operates 185 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned operation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several dimensions, using a scale of one to five stars. Thrive of Lake County holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with the national average, indicating staffing levels that align with typical facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, above the national average, representing performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. Thrive of Lake County is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities generally applies to short-term, post-acute care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and benefit limits. Medicaid coverage is available for eligible low-income residents requiring long-term care, administered through Illinois state programs. Prospective residents and their families are advised to verify current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting the administrative office at (847) 377-7200. When viewed against national benchmarks, Thrive of Lake County presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and health inspection 2-star rating are below the national 3-star average, which may indicate areas of concern identified during regulatory surveys. However, the facility's quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, suggesting relatively stronger performance on measurable clinical outcomes. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. Individuals researching this facility are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and consult with healthcare advisors when making care decisions.