Waukegan Health and Rehab
2217 Washington Street · Waukegan, IL · 60085 · 8472444100
112 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,328 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · 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 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 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 June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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 15, 2023 | Fine | $8,328 |
| November 15, 2023 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145621 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.