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Elevate Care Waukegan
2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard, Waukegan, IL 60085
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 265 beds, Elevate Care Waukegan serves Waukegan in Lake County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (25, 17, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $66K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 24.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 62 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.4 | 22.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.6% | 34.8% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $65,554 | $29,734 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Mar 2026, 15 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×6 D ×45 E ×7 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 20 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 20 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Fine | $19,400 | |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Fine | $14,333 | |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Fine | $12,048 | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | Fine | $14,433 | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | Fine | $5,340 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.6%, RNs 29.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.3% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 46.7% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Elevate Care Waukegan Llc. Chain: Elevate Care (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ec Equities, LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Elevate Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| 2222 14th St, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2025 |
| Atied Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Ec Equities, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2025 |
| Ec Properties, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Elevate Care Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Elevate Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lake County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Rehab At Wauconda | Wauconda | 149 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 18.1 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Lake Forest Place | Lake Forest | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Prairieview At the Garlands | Barrington | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Radford Green | Lincolnshire | 84 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 33.3 | $207K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Aliya of Highwood | Highwood | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 30.8 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Avantara Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich | 203 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 16.7 | $15K | 6 May 2026 |
| Avantara Long Grove | Long Grove | 195 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 12.8 | — | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Village At Victory Lakes, The | Lindenhurst | 120 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 22.5 | $94K | 14 May 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elevate Care Waukegan been cited for?
62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Elevate Care Waukegan been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $66K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elevate Care Waukegan compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elevate Care Waukegan?
It is part of the Elevate Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ec Equities, LLC and Elevate Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elevate Care Waukegan last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.