The Case
Public records show Adams entered Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in June 2021. Her family reported that she had early-stage dementia but was otherwise in good physical health. Within three months, they say she had developed pressure injuries and declined to the point of being wheelchair-bound and later bedridden.
The family moved her to another facility in November 2021. Over the next 16 months, she underwent more than 20 surgical procedures before dying in February 2023. Jurors ultimately found both the facility LLC and its management company liable.
Who Is Infinity Healthcare Management?
Infinity Healthcare Management, based in Hillside, Illinois, manages roughly 85 facilities across six states. The company is led by CEO Michael Blisko and Manager Moishe Gubin, longtime partners in the sector. Gubin also serves as CEO and chairman of Strawberry Fields REIT, which owns more than 130 healthcare facilities nationwide.
The company uses a common industry structure in which individual facilities operate as separate LLCs, pay rent to related real estate entities, and contract with Infinity’s management arm. Supporters say the model is standard; critics argue it allows profits to be shifted away from operating entities.
The Track Record
Public enforcement data shows facilities linked to Infinity have accumulated approximately $15.8 million in penalties across more than 300 actions since 2000. At Lakeview specifically, federal data lists 1-star ratings for health inspections and staffing, and nine fines over the past three years totaling $175,240.
What the Verdict Means for Operators
The verdict highlights increasing legal exposure for management companies, especially in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions like Cook County. Jurors often consider facility ratings and compliance history, creating added risk for operators with distressed metrics.
Illinois Medicaid rates, still tied to 2017 cost data, contribute to ongoing financial strain. Operators frequently cite staffing shortages driven by tight margins, conditions that can heighten both care risks and litigation exposure. The verdict underscores how these pressures continue to shape the operating environment.
