Elevate Care Niles
8333 West Golf Road · Niles, IL · 60714 · 8479669190
302 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elevate Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 11 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $80,116 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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 November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 15, 2023 | Fine | $80,116 |
| December 15, 2023 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145662 · certified since October 5, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.