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ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS

12550 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Score: 23 / 100

With a score of 23/100, Elevate Care Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Elevate Care Palos Heights. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.18 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.91 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 22, 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.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Jul 14, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0568 Severity D
    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Jul 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jul 14, 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 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 7.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $32,975

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 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
111
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8