Elevate Care Riverwoods

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 6, 2025 from $47,320 to $48,028.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from August 22, 2026, for 6 days.

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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 August 21, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 5 times since 2023.

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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.

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

• 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 August 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2023.

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CMS fine of $23,700 on August 1, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

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 June 29, 2026.

• 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 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2023.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 30, 2025 from $19,135 to $12,438.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on April 30, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0362 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0531 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from September 2, 2025, for 6 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard 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 F0790. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

• 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 September 8, 2025.

• Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

• 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 August 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.

• 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 August 19, 2025.

• 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 August 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

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CMS fine of $48,028 on August 6, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 25, 2024 from $9,282 to $9,452.

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 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 May 7, 2025.

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CMS fine of $12,438 on April 30, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 25, 2024 from $14,280 to $9,282.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a standard 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 August 2, 2024.

• 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 August 2, 2024.

• Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 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 August 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 3 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2024.

• Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2024.

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CMS fine of $9,452 on July 25, 2024.

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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 July 2, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 5, 2023 from $101,806 to $66,174.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 7, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.

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 January 23, 2024.

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CMS fine of $16,801 on January 22, 2024.

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• 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.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

46 of 664 Illinois homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0692. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

• Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

• 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 September 11, 2023.

• Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

• 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2023.

• 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 September 11, 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 11, 2023.

• 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 September 11, 2023.

• 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2023.

• Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

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