Elevate Care Des Plaines
1660 Oakton Place · Des Plaines, IL · 60018 · 8472995588
275 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elevate Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $115,509 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 10 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$115,509 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $246,873 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
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.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $70,389 |
| January 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $45,120 |
| May 20, 2024 | Fine | $89,880 |
| May 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| December 8, 2023 | Fine | $41,484 |
| December 8, 2023 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
| August 25, 2023 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145626 · certified since April 21, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.