Aspyre of Waukegan

Nursing Home · Waukegan, IL

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number146159

Contact & location

1615 Sunset Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Lake County
Phone
(847) 244-6700
ZIP code
60087 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
115
Residents per day
74.8 (65% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Laureate Terrace Operations LLC
Chain
Aliya Healthcare (14 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
April 15, 2013
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
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
3.15 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.88 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.42 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.84 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.71 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
23.5 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 25, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
37 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-13 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 · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-04-16
2026-02-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Provide 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-02-25 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 2026-03-30
2025-12-31 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-06-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-01-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-10 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-12-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-12-11 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-12-11 Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0777 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-07-30 Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
F0563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-14
2024-02-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-28 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-28 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-28 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-01-31 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 2024-02-23
2023-11-07 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 2023-11-28
2023-11-01 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 2023-11-15
2023-09-26 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2023-10-12

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

3 penalties in the last three years, including $135,606 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-13Fine$26,720
2026-02-25Payment Denial10 days payment denial
2023-09-26Fine$108,886

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Laureate Chicagoland Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99%
Rpfg Holdings INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Ahmad, Shaun (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Dempsey, Kathleen (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Aspyre of Waukegan?

Aspyre of Waukegan has a 1-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 Aspyre of Waukegan have?

It has 115 certified beds and cares for about 75 residents per day.

Has Aspyre of Waukegan been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $135,606 in the last three years.

Who owns Aspyre of Waukegan?

It is part of Aliya Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Aspyre of Waukegan?

(847) 244-6700. The facility is located at 1615 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087.

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