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ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN

2222 AUDREY NIXON BOULEVARD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Score: 24 / 100

With a score of 24/100, Elevate Care Waukegan 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 levels are a potential concern at Elevate Care Waukegan, with 2.90 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 53 deficiencies at Elevate Care Waukegan, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public..

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 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.90 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.58 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.55 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

53
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 51 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0921 Severity G
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jul 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jun 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Apr 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 14, 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 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 48.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.3% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 2.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $46,154

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 24 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: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 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
265
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14