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Elevate Care Waukegan

2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard · Waukegan, IL 60085 · 265 certified beds

(847) 249-2400

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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

2.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (73)

Records from February 2023 to April 2026.

  • October 20, 2023

    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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    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 October 20, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0919

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    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 February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0688

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0686

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0805

    Ensure 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 February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0921

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    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 February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0684

    Provide 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 February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2023.

  • February 8, 2023

    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 February 9, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

Illinois median$8,304/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Waukegan.

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