Elevate Care Northbrook
270 Skokie Highway · Northbrook, IL · 60062 · 8474989320
298 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elevate Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $131,121 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$131,121 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.66 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $131,121 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2024
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.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G June 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Fine | $131,121 |
| August 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145171 · certified since November 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.