ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Staffing is below the federal benchmark (2.96 vs 4.1 hours per resident/day), and the facility had $65,554 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: November 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $65,554recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.962.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.60
Licensed practical nurses
0.77
Nurse aides
1.59
Weekend nursing
2.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
50.9%46.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%3.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.5%7.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%12%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.1%1.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%20.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.3%2.1%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
95.8%92.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.9%93.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63%70.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,400 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,333 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,048 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,433 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,340 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $65,554 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 19, 2025
$19,400
Federal fine
Jan 15, 2025
$14,333
Federal fine
Nov 15, 2024
$12,048
Federal fine
Oct 8, 2024
$14,433
Federal fine
Oct 8, 2024
$5,340
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of ELEVATE CARE · 12 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
166.7 residents on an average day (63% of 265 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.