Elevate Care Waukegan
2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard · Waukegan, IL · 60085 · 8472492400
265 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elevate Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $65,554 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$65,554 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $65,554 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 27, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 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 July 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 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 January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 19, 2025 | Fine | $19,400 |
| January 15, 2025 | Fine | $14,333 |
| November 15, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| October 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,340 |
| October 8, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145669 · certified since December 29, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.