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THE TERRACE

1615 SUNSET AVENUE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows The Terrace earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in Illinois. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at The Terrace, with 3.05 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 34 deficiencies at The Terrace, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.76 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.61 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.77 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Dec 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 25.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $108,886

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10