Elevate Care Des Plaines
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145626) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $248,079 · 4 payment denials
Phone: (847) 299-5588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elevate Care Des Plaines holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 3 stars.
Elevate Care Des Plaines reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS records show 4 fines totaling $248,079.00 against Elevate Care Des Plaines, along with 4 payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Elevate Care Des Plaines is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. Federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 21, 1989, the facility has 200 certified beds with an average of 107.2 residents in daily residence.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are also 3 stars each for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 4 fines totaling $248,079.00, and 4 payment denials on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in this data.
Elevate Care Des Plaines is part of the Elevate Care chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current details and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elevate Care Des Plaines has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per day, with a 44.6% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $248,079.00 and 4 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elevate Care Des Plaines has 200 certified beds with an average daily population of 107.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Elevate Care chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 21, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Elevate Care Des Plaines scores 3 out of 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data — contact the facility at 8472995588 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided — contact the facility at 8472995588 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145626?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.