Lake County, Illinois · Nursing home
Elevate Care Waukegan
2 of 5 overall from CMS
2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard, Waukegan, IL 60085
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.5
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.96 hours Below the state average of 3.45
- Nursing staff who left in a year 24.6% Below the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 63 7 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $58,764 5 fines
- Certified beds in use 64.3% of 265 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Elevate Care Waukegan is a 265-bed nursing home in Waukegan, Illinois (Lake County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $58,764 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 265
- Residents per day (average)
- 170.4
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Elevate Care (14 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Elevate Care Waukegan
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 5 fines totaling $58,764 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 26 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Mar 11, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Illinois average is 12.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.52 hours per resident on weekends against 2.96 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Illinois average 2.5
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Illinois average 2.7
- Staffing 2 of 5 Illinois average 2.1
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Illinois average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Illinois average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.96 h Illinois average 3.45
- Nurse aides 1.58 h Illinois average 2.09
- Licensed practical nurses 0.75 h Illinois average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.62 h Illinois average 0.72
- All staff, weekends 2.52 h Illinois average 3.07
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Illinois average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover24.6%
- Illinois average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover29.2%
- Illinois average41.8%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Illinois and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 94.2% | 54.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.0% | 90.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 1.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% | 91.8% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 2.3% | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 46.7% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.10 | 2.02 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.22 | 2.22 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.8% | 69.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 66.7% | 63.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.1% | 26.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 63 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 6 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 19 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 19, 2025: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 26 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 20 | 5 |
Illinois homes averaged 12.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (63)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 26, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 63.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Fine | $12,610 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Fine | $14,333 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,340 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Illinois homes averaged 2.2 fines and $111,013 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Illinois
- Size31 of 666 by certified beds
- Illinois average residents per day95.4
- ChainElevate Care
- Chain average overall rating2.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Waukegan3
- Homes in Lake County23
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Elevate Care Waukegan?
Elevate Care Waukegan has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Elevate Care Waukegan have?
Elevate Care Waukegan has 265 certified beds. It averages 170.4 residents per day, about 64.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Elevate Care Waukegan?
The home reports 2.96 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.62 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.
Has Elevate Care Waukegan been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $58,764 in the past three years.
Does Elevate Care Waukegan accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Waukegan Health and Rehab 112beds 70.4%in use 3.07nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Aspyre of Waukegan 115beds 65.0%in use 3.15nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Claridge Healthcare Center 231beds 33.5%in use –nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Lake County
Who to call in Illinois
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Illinois.
- Long-term care ombudsman Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-252-8966 (Senior HelpLine) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Central Complaint Registry 1-800-252-4343 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Illinois staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 145669. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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