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.
October 18, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 22, 2024.
October 8, 2024
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 22, 2024.
July 2, 2024
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 5, 2024.
May 20, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
May 20, 2024
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 May 24, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
January 22, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 23, 2024.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0690Provide 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 December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0677Provide 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 December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0812Procure 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 December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
December 6, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2023.
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
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
Nearby alternatives
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