ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Terraces At The Clare

55 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611

CMS 5/5 stars #10 of 202 in Cook County (312) 784-8100
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.94 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.96 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.94 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.50 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 36.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 31, 2026 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 2, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 2, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 2, 2025 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 2, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 2, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 13, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 13, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE SERVICES, which operates 44 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LCS MANAGEMENT HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MCCARTHY GROUP LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BIRD, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LAHEY, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHAW, GELYNNA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
UHLEMANN, BRIDGETTE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
VICTOR, JASON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RUSBOLDT, MONICA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LINDQUIST, LEE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RUSBOLDT, MONICA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STEINFELD, LIZA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Terraces At The Clare

What is the ElderGrade for Terraces At The Clare? +

Terraces At The Clare holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Terraces At The Clare? +

Residents receive an average of 4.96 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Terraces At The Clare been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Terraces At The Clare accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.