2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Lake County
Personalized post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for patients recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or complex medical needs.
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Typically 63% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Elevate Care Waukegan is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Waukegan, IL, with 265 certified beds and an average of about 167 residents per day. It operates as part of the Elevate Care network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.60 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $65,554 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (51 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Fine | $19,400 |
| 2025-01-15 | Fine | $14,333 |
| 2024-11-15 | Fine | $12,048 |
| 2024-10-08 | Fine | $5,340 |
| 2024-10-08 | Fine | $14,433 |
2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard, Waukegan, IL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityElevate Care Waukegan does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Waukegan, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Elevate Care Waukegan 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Elevate Care Waukegan has 51 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 63% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Elevate Care Waukegan in Waukegan, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 265 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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