Elevate Care Waukegan

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (73)

Records from February 2023 to April 2026.

• April 22, 2026

  Tag F0676

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2026.

• April 22, 2026

  Tag F0770

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0883

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0693

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0759

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0690

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0585

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0677

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

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0757

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0887

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0760

  Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0804

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

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0584

  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.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0644

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0689

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0605

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0805

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0692

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

• March 11, 2026

  Tag F0558

  Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $65,554

• November 19, 2025 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,400 against this nursing home on November 19, 2025.

• January 15, 2025 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,333 against this nursing home on January 15, 2025.

• November 15, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,048 against this nursing home on November 15, 2024.

• October 8, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,433 against this nursing home on October 8, 2024.

• October 8, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $5,340 against this nursing home on October 8, 2024.

Staffing

2.82 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.96 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit