Nursing Homes · Waukegan, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Elevate Care Waukegan
2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard · Waukegan, IL 60085 · 265 certified beds
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About Elevate Care Waukegan
Elevate Care Waukegan is a nursing home in Waukegan, Illinois. Its capacity is 265 beds, above the Lake County median of 150 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Elevate Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 73 citations, the most recent on April 22, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.82 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Waukegan. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (73)
Records from February 2023 to April 2026.
March 11, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 27, 2025.
July 19, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2025.
June 23, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2025.
April 8, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure 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 January 23, 2025.
November 15, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 20, 2024.
October 18, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
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
Part of Elevate Care, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.0 for staffing, 3.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Waukegan.
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