Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
THRIVE OF LAKE COUNTY
MUNDELEIN, IL · 185 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number 145460 · first certified October 1982
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
14 citations — more than 46% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | 6 |
| March 13, 2025 | 3 |
| June 10, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2026-06-10 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2024-01-29 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-01-29 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2024-01-29 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 10, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
March 13, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
January 29, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2024) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Waiver has been granted (March 6, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Waiver has been granted (February 23, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (March 26, 2024) |
| K-0907 | Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. | Waiver has been granted (February 8, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.