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ELEVATE CARE NORTH BRANCH

6840 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, NILES, IL 60714
Score: 21 / 100

With a score of 21/100, Elevate Care North Branch 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 North Branch is near the national average, with 3.48 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 56 deficiencies at Elevate Care North Branch, 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 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.48 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.01 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

56
Total Deficiencies
Jan 7, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 55 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.
    Jan 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 10.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $234,006

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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 - Corporation
Certified Beds
212
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14