Lee Manor

Nursing Home · Des Plaines, IL

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number145382

Contact & location

1301 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Cook County
Phone
(847) 635-4000
ZIP code
60018 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
262
Residents per day
206.8 (79% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Seneca Nursing Home, INC.
Medicare certified since
June 4, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.10 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.32 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.88 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.78 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
27.7 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
26.8 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 18, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-27 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2025-04-18 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2025-04-18 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-19
2024-11-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-03-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-01
2023-09-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-19
2023-04-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-04-26 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-04-26 Implement 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-04-26 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-18Payment Denial29 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Dorothy Vangel QSS Trust (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 68%
Gabrys, Allan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vangel, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Dorothy Vangel QSS Trust (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McNiff, William (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Meyers, Elizabeth (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lee Manor?

Lee Manor has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Lee Manor have?

It has 262 certified beds and cares for about 207 residents per day.

Has Lee Manor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Lee Manor?

(847) 635-4000. The facility is located at 1301 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.