The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS
RIVERWOODS, IL · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its staffing is rated 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has had $69,210 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty. The latest inspection cited issues with food/fluids, medication errors, and dental care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2719 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $69,210recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2719.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.4%18.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3%8.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.2%4.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.9%27.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.6%10.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
98.3%99.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%89.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.5%60.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents had routine and emergency dental care available when needed. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 790 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $47,320 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,438 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,452 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $152,185 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 6 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 6, 2025
- $47,320
Federal fine
Aug 6, 2025
- $12,438
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2025
- $9,452
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
- $16,801
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
- $66,174
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2019
Now operated by Elevate Care Riverwoods, previously Brentwood North Hc & Rehab Ctr.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ELEVATE CARE · 14 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 147.5 residents on an average day (61% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.