The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WAUKEGAN HEALTH AND REHAB
WAUKEGAN, IL · Medicare-certified · 112 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Waukegan Health and Rehab has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection results, average staffing, and lower quality measures. It reported 3.07 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included accident hazards, food handling, and resident safety/cleanliness.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0743 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0743.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.39
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
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
24.2%18.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.6%5.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%1.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.7%5.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.9%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.4%16.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.4%19.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
50.7%45.6%Improving
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
—87.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—8.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor each resident’s preferences, choices, values, and beliefs. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 675 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: D
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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- 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,328 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 11 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 15, 2023
- $8,328
Federal fine
Nov 15, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 78.8 residents on an average day (70% of 112 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.