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ELEVATE CARE NORTHBROOK Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (NORTHBROOK, Illinois)

270 SKOKIE HIGHWAY, NORTHBROOK, Illinois 60062

Phone: 8474989320

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
298
Avg Residents/Day
210
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.870.71+0.16
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.593.47-0.88
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover17.7%43.7%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2026-06-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2026-06-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-09-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-06-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-10Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

19 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-08-14Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$170,883
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-06-23Fine$37,800-
2025-08-01Fine$133,083-
2025-08-01Payment Denial-12 days starting 2025-08-29

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