Elevate Care Waukegan
Waukegan, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145669) · 265 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $65,554
Phone: (847) 249-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elevate Care Waukegan has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elevate Care Waukegan reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.6%.
Elevate Care Waukegan has 5 federal fines on record totaling $65,554.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Elevate Care Waukegan is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1989. The facility has 265 certified beds with an average daily census of 170.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elevate Care Waukegan holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $65,554.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Elevate Care Waukegan is part of the Elevate Care chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elevate Care Waukegan has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Elevate Care Waukegan is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per day, with 24.6% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 federal fines totaling $65,554.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elevate Care Waukegan has 265 certified beds with an average of 170.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the Elevate Care chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 29, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Elevate Care Waukegan scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8472492400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8472492400 for information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145669?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.