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Elevate Care Waukegan

Nursing home · 2222 AUDREY NIXON BOULEVARD, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Lake County

2★Medicare overall
74cited deficiencies
9harm or jeopardy level
12penalties

Prices

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Facility

Type
Nursing home
Capacity
265
State license
145669
Medicare CCN
145669
Licensed entity
ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN LLC
Chain
ELEVATE CARE
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Phone
(847) 249-2400
Nurse staffing
2.96 hours per resident per day; 24.6% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 2★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 3★
Official record
Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      Corrected May 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0770 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      Corrected May 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. Mar 11, 2026 Health · 22 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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 Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0605 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      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.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0887 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Nov 19, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      Corrected Nov 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.2210b)2).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  4. Jul 19, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected Jul 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  5. Jun 23, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Jun 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  6. Apr 8, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  7. Feb 5, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-C0143 · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.690b) and 300.690c). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.690).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  8. Jan 15, 2025 Health · 11 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      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 Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)3). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  9. Nov 15, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Nov 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)A)B). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  10. Oct 18, 2024 Health · 3 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity A

      Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)6), and 3003240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b), 300.1210d)6) and 3003240a).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Oct 8, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0678 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity AA

      Type AA Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type AA: proximately caused a resident's death (210 ILCS 45/1-128.5). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1035e), 300.1210b), and 300.1210c).The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  12. Aug 6, 2024 Fire Safety · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      K0211 Egress Deficiencies

      Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      K0222 Egress Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  13. Jul 2, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected Jul 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  14. May 20, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected May 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected May 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  15. May 6, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0925 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      Corrected May 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  16. Jan 22, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b) and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.3240a)

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  17. Dec 13, 2023 Fire Safety · 14 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      Corrected Jan 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0035 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      Corrected Jan 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Post nurse staffing information every day.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      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.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  18. Dec 6, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  19. Oct 20, 2023 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: CMS's list of certified Illinois nursing homes, IDPH's quarterly nursing home violation reports and the rates facilities reported to HFSRB and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.