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Elevate Care Chicago North

2451 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

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Elevate Care Chicago North is a nursing home in Chicago, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(773) 338-6800
Last standard health inspection
May 16, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
312
Residents per day, on average
168.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Elevate Care Chicago North LLC
Chain
Elevate Care
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Illinois average (94 vs 38).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2025 from $75,660 to $76,792.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 8 times since 2024.

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  4. Fine

    July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)

    CMS fine of $22,895 on July 30, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0607 from severity F to E. It is from the health inspection on April 24, 2026. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  6. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 7 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0838. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

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  7. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 3, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2025 from $116,400 to $75,660.

  9. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2023.

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  10. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

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  12. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0684 from severity G to D. It is from the health inspection on May 26, 2023. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0351 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0531 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0911 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025.

  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 4 times since 2023.

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  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

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  15. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

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  16. Payment stopped

    May 20, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 20, 2025, for 31 days.

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  17. 11 citations

    Health inspection on May 16, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 5 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0558 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0645 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0676 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 5 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2024.

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  18. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 16, 2024 from $113,750 to $73,938.

  19. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

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  20. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 5 times since 2024.

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  21. Fine

    April 11, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $76,792 on April 11, 2025.

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  22. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.

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  23. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  24. 5 citations

    Health inspection on January 27, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

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  25. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 5, 2024 from $68,090 to $44,259.

  26. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.

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  27. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0271 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0531 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024.

  28. Payment stopped

    June 15, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 15, 2024, for 4 days.

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  29. 19 citations

    Health inspection on June 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0568. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0676. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 5 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0692 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2023.

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  30. 7 citations

    Health inspection on May 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.

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  31. Fine

    May 16, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $73,938 on May 16, 2024.

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  32. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  33. 2 citations

    Health inspection on February 2, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    129 of 664 Illinois homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

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  34. Payment stopped

    February 1, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from February 1, 2024, for 2 days.

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  35. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  36. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

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  37. 6 citations

    Health inspection on January 5, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

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  38. Fine

    January 5, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $44,260 on January 5, 2024.

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  39. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 17, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.

  40. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    212 of 664 Illinois homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2023.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2023.

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  41. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 27, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.

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  42. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 12, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

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  43. 18 citations

    Health inspection on July 21, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

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Questions

When was Elevate Care Chicago North last inspected?

CMS lists May 16, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Elevate Care Chicago North have?

CMS lists 94 health citations since July 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Elevate Care Chicago North been fined?

CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $217,885 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Elevate Care Chicago North?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Elevate Care Chicago North a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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