Nursing homeFAID #3416
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Photo via Google · The Wellshire Lincolnshire
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
144
CMS facility ID
146028
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
Street address
150 JAMESTOWN LANE
City / state / ZIP
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone
(224) 543-7100
Website
About this facility — Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lincolnshire, Illinois. It is licensed for 144 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Lincolnshire and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire 102 times across 31 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $370,046 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Serenity Estates
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Baker, Howard
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Behmer, Rusty
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Coglianese, John
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Daugherty, Jennifer
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gs Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Lincolnshire Properties Limited Partnership
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2002-05-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$370,046 total
Last standard inspection
2025-04-24
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$353 per day (≈ $10,730/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 17% private/other
Occupancy
47% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
3% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
144
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-05-14
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-05-14
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-14
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-05-14
F-0835
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-05-14
29 earlier / fire-safety inspections (96 citations)
2026-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-03-25
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-03-25
2026-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-12
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-16
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-02-16
F-0770
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2026-02-16
F-0776
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2026-02-16
2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0725
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-29
2025-05-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-05-22
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-04-24Health inspection6 citations
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-18
2025-03-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0553
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-12-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0635
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2024-12-18
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-12-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-23
2024-10-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-17
2024-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-17
2024-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-18
2024-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-06
2024-01-31Health inspection10 citations
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-23
2023-03-22Health inspection1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-27
2025-04-24Fire-safety inspection19 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-06-06
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2025-06-06
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-06-06
E-0034
F · No harm found
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2025-06-06
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2025-06-06
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0133
E · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0281
E · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-20
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-20
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-06
K-0926
E · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-06-06
2024-01-31Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-05-01
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-01
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-02-13
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-05-01
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-02-13
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-10
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-01
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-14
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-01
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-13
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-02-13
2023-10-31Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
K-0345
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-09
K-0354
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-09
K-0711
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-11-09
K-0920
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-03-22Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-29
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-11
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-23
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Federal penalties
2026-06-23Fine$26,155
2026-04-29Fine$100,175
2026-01-28Fine$62,940
2025-04-17Fine$14,759
2025-01-22Fine$24,856
2024-12-02Fine$14,255
2024-09-07Fine$82,675
2024-07-10Fine$21,041
2024-01-31Fine$23,190
2025-01-22Medicare payment denial — 14 days
2024-09-07Medicare payment denial — 13 days
Total fines$370,046
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 146028.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.2★★★★★101 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ben Koleno · 2026-06-09 · via Google“Love this place. Been here for about a month and love it. Staff are fabulous and show lots of love. Some names I would like to give a shout-out that include Jessica, Stanley, Rebecca, Brenda, Sharon, Patricia, Matty, Debi, Duke,Chris, and Anna along with many others for excellence. To be honest their isn't a bad apple in the bunch. Another thing I love are the wonderful residence that I have had a…”
★★★★★Lindsay Trogdon · 2026-06-18 · via Google“Since my arrival at Serenity Estates approximately six months ago, Human Resources Sheri has demonstrated exceptional support and care. She proactively checks in on me and has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure my comfort and well-being. Her unwavering consistency and prompt follow-ups have fostered a sense of security and trust. I have never hesitated to confide in her, as she consisten…”
★★★★Jazmine Catledge · 2026-03-16 · via Google“Nurse Ashley was extremely instrumental and getting my mother inside of facility she was always available for me and I really appreciative of that. All the other staff members were very helpful and always had a listening ear.”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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