Public Record
Elevate Care Waukegan
Operated by Elevate Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 265
- Avg. residents per day
- 166.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 53
- Fire safety findings
- 5
- Inspections on file
- 20
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-19
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Citations
53 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0921Seriousactual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0692Seriousactual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0677Seriousactual harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0678Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0550Seriousactual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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- Inspection1 deficiency
145669 11/19/2025 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145669 07/19/2025 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145669 06/23/2025 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145669 04/08/2025 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection10 deficiencies
145669 01/15/2025 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145669 11/15/2024 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
145669 10/18/2024 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
145669 10/08/2024 Elevate Care Waukegan 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 F 0678 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 12 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Elevate Care
12nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
11 in Illinois, 1 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Elevate Care Waukegan?
- Elevate Care Waukegan is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waukegan, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145669.
- What is the CMS rating for Elevate Care Waukegan?
- Elevate Care Waukegan has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Elevate Care Waukegan have?
- Elevate Care Waukegan is certified for 265 beds. It serves an average of 166.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Elevate Care Waukegan have?
- Elevate Care Waukegan has 53 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Elevate Care Waukegan last inspected?
- Elevate Care Waukegan was last inspected on November 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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