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ELEVATE CARE NORTHBROOK

270 SKOKIE HIGHWAY, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Score: 46 / 100

CMS data shows Elevate Care Northbrook earning a D grade with a score of 46/100, placing it below most facilities in Illinois. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Elevate Care Northbrook, with 2.65 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Elevate Care Northbrook, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.65 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.44 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.76 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Oct 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Oct 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 33.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 4.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $201,725

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
298
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7