Terraces at the Clare
55 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County · (312) 784-8100
50 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare since 2010
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 146141 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 2, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since May 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.96 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.94 of those hours.
36.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Life Care Services, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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110/23
104/24
203/25
505/25
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents were free of physical restraints. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure one (R1) of three residents reviewed for restraints was free of physical restraints unless medically necessary in the sample of three. R1 was physically restrained with a blanket across the chest that was then tied to the frame of R1's bed.
May 2, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure for preventing foodborne illnesses to ensure foods in the walk-in coolers were properly labeled and dated when they were opened and prepared and discarded on the best by date. The facility also failed to ensure kitchen staff was wearing facial hair/beard restraint while in the kitchen and failed to ensure potentially hazardous refrigerated foods were stored at the appropriate temperatures. These failures have the potential to affect 47 residents in the facility who are receiving oral diet. Findings Include: On 4/29/25 at 10:47 AM, during the initial tour in the kitchen (17th floor) with V26 (Chef), surveyor observed the main walk-in cooler external thermometer read 49 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and inside thermometer read 47 degrees F. [...]
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to assess, ientify, and involve the local public health department to determine if their water management plan was adequate to prevent the growth of Legionella or other opportunistic waterborne pathogens. This failure affects five (R22, R28, R30, R204, and R209) out of a total sample of twelve residents reviewed and potentially affects all forty-eight residents residing in the facility.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify why opportunistic waterborne Legionella could grow and spread in the facility water. This failure affects five (R22, R28, R30, R204, and R209) out of a total sample of twelve residents reviewed and potentially affects all forty-eight residents residing in the facility.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to closely monitor a resident receiving continuous oxygen and failed to follow physician's order to ensure a resident was receiving the correct oxygen flow rate for one (R31) out of two residents reviewed for oxygen use in the final sample of 12. Findings Include: On 4/29/25 at 12:03 PM, R31 was sitting on her wheelchair alert and able to verbalize needs. R31 was observed using oxygen (O2) via nasal cannula (NC) and her oxygen concentrator flow rate was set to 2 liters per minute (LPM). R31's oxygen concentrator was located behind her wheelchair and not within R31's reach. R31 stated that somebody comes in in the morning and checks her oxygen. R31 stated she does not know how to change her oxygen setting. R31 stated, I don't even know why I'm on it. The other nurse told me I needed it. [...]
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain accurate record of usage and accountability for 1 resident (R35) who receives controlled substances from 1 of 2 inspected medication carts. Findings Include: On 4/29/25 at 12:29 PM, a narcotic reconciliation count conducted with V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) for the tenth floor's medication cart. Observed R35's Diazepam 2 milligrams (mg) medication administration blister pack had 39 half tablets in the card. The count on R35's CONTROLLED DRUG RECEIPT/RECORD/DISPOSITION FORM documents 60 half tablets were received on 1/30/25 last entry date showed 4/29/25 at 2:30 AM with 40 tablets remaining. V2 stated the count was incorrect. On 4/30/25 at 2:14 PM, V2 (DON) stated that V9 (Registered Nurse) administered one dose of the Diazepam to R35. [...]
March 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and records review the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of the alleged injuries of unknown source to rule out physical abuse. This failure affected 1 (R1) out of 3 residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of records and interviews the facility failed to maintain accurate and readily available resident records related to abuse investigation. This failure affected one resident (R1) out of 3 residents reviewed.
April 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff signed the Narcotic Shift Count Log Sheet at the beginning of the shift and at the end of the shift and failed to ensure staff did not sign the Narcotic Shift Count Log Sheet before the end of the shift. These failures affected 5 residents (R7, R29, R30, R50 and R51) reviewed for controlled medications in the total sample of 34 residents.
October 14, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed ensure treatment orders were in place for a resident with chronic wounds; failed to provide necessary care and services to promote wound healing; failed to ensure assessments are accurate; and failed to inform doctor of significant change within 24 hours per policy. These failures apply to 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for wound management.
May 25, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
18 fire safety citations on file: 5 on May 2, 2025, 5 on April 11, 2024, 8 on May 25, 2023.
Every fire safety citation18 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.96 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.94 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.50 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.78 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.15 on weekdays and 4.50 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.74 in April to June 2025 to 4.96 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.96 | 1.94 | 5.15 | 4.50 | 5.8% | 0 of 90 | 45 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.09 | 1.97 | 5.28 | 4.60 | 6.0% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.74 | 1.81 | 4.90 | 4.33 | 8.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.74 | 1.77 | 4.91 | 4.30 | 9.0% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.4 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.8 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CLARE PROPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Services, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clare Partners LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/20/2019 |
| Lcs the Clare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/20/2019 | |
| Pearson Street Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/20/2019 | |
| Lcs Management Holding Company LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/20/2019 | |
| McCarthy Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/30/2021 | |
| Bird, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Lahey, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/20/2019 | |
| Shaw, Gelynna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Uhlemann, Bridgette | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Victor, Jason | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/20/2019 | |
| Rusboldt, Monica | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/20/2019 | |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/20/2019 | |
| Lindquist, Lee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Rusboldt, Monica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/20/2019 | |
| Steinfeld, Liza | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/17/2022 | |
| Victor, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/20/2019 | |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/11/2025 | |
| Lindquist, Lee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2025 | |
| Steinfeld, Liza | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/29/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 31, 2026: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 2, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 2, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 2, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Terraces at the Clare's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Terraces at the Clare 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Terraces at the Clare get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 2, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Terraces at the Clare been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Terraces at the Clare accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Terraces at the Clare?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Services. Legal business name: CLARE PROPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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