Elevate Care Northbrook

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 1, 2025 from $131,121 to $133,083.

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.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 1, 2025 from $201,725 to $131,121.

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 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 July 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

• 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 July 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 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 July 6, 2026.

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CMS fine of $37,800 on June 23, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on January 26, 2025.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 20, 2025.

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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 November 20, 2025.

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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.

97 of 664 Illinois homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• 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 September 10, 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2025.

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CMS stopped payment for new admissions from August 29, 2025, for 12 days.

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CMS fine of $133,083 on August 1, 2025.

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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 F0684. Severity G: actual 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 April 4, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 August 28, 2024.

• 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 August 28, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

• Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2022.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2022.

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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 April 17, 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 June 24, 2024.

• Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

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 September 20, 2023.

• 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 September 20, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for K0781 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2022.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2022.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2022.

• Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2022.

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