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ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH

2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645
Score: 1 / 100

With a score of 1/100, Elevate Care Chicago North ranks in the bottom tier of Illinois nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Elevate Care Chicago North is near the national average, with 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 98 deficiencies at Elevate Care Chicago North, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.64 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

98
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 97 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Sep 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0943 Severity D
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    Jun 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 15.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $234,598

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 1 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 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
312
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23