Elevate Care Palos Heights
Nursing home · 12550 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Prices
$270 – $365 per day (Nursing care, shared and private rooms)
Daily private-pay room rate the facility reported to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for 2024 (state data file). This is what the facility reported for that year, not a current quote.
Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 111
- State license
- 145779
- Medicare CCN
- 145779
- Licensed entity
- ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS LLC
- Chain
- ELEVATE CARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Phone
- (708) 597-9300
- Nurse staffing
- 3.54 hours per resident per day; 44.0% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 4★
- CMS abuse flag
- Cited for abuse (CMS marks this facility with its abuse icon)
- Official record
- Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Nov 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Nov 25, 2025 — Fine ($15,857)
- Sep 23, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Sep 22, 2024 — Fine ($32,975)
- Sep 22, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Sep 22, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 9 days
- Jun 10, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
Inspection findings
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May 27, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jun 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Nov 25, 2025 IDPH docket NH 26-S0097 · 1 finding
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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), 300.1210a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)6). 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 300.1210d)6).
-
Not serious
Scope/severity B
-
Sep 23, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Oct 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
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 Oct 3, 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 300.1210b). 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).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Jul 15, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0568 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected Jul 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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 Jul 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
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 Jul 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
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 Jul 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jan 24, 2025 Health · 9 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0133 Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
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 Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
Oct 25, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0770 Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected Oct 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Sep 22, 2024 Health · 5 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Oct 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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 Oct 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Oct 11, 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).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Aug 20, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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 Aug 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Jun 10, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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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 Jun 14, 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: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6). 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 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Dec 14, 2023 Fire Safety · 13 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0133 Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
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 Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Feb 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Mar 9, 2023 Fire Safety · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Mar 10, 2023 · 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 10, 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 Mar 10, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 10, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0885 Infection Control Deficiencies
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected Mar 10, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0133 Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Mar 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0311 Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected Mar 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Mar 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Mar 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0930 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ANDREWS, AMANDA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- ANDREWS, AMANDA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- ANDREWS, AMANDA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- ANDREWS, AMANDA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- ANDREWS, AMANDA — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- BERKOWITZ, DAVID — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/11/2025
- FRANK, CRAIG — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- FRANK, CRAIG — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- HARD, ROY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- HARD, ROY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- HARD, ROY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- JAIN, DINESH — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- JAIN, DINESH — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- MEYSTEL, MEIR — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/11/2025
- MEYSTEL, MOSHE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- MEYSTEL, MOSHE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- MEYSTEL, MOSHE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- MEYSTEL, MOSHE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- MEYSTEL, YOSEF — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/11/2025
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- THENGIL, JIMMY — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- YOUNG, RAINA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- YOUNG, RAINA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- YOUNG, RAINA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- APERION CARE EXEC HOLDINGS LLC — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
- CURIS SERVICES LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- ELEVATE CARE CONSULTING LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- ELEVATE CARE INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/11/2024
- MEIR MEYSTEL REVOCABLE TRUST — trustee of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
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.