Elevate Care South Holland
16300 Wausau Street · South Holland, IL · 60473 · 7085965500
171 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Elevate Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $58,554 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$58,554 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $171,600 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 26, 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 March 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
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.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| November 7, 2024 | Fine | $29,328 |
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $44,013 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $69,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145671 · certified since May 3, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.