ELEVATE CARE NORTH BRANCH

Elevate Care North Branch is a skilled nursing facility located at 6840 West Touhy Avenue in Niles, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60714. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a licensed capacity of 212 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 stars across four categories. Elevate Care North Branch holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is also 2 stars. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, which is above the national average. These ratings are derived from health inspection reports, staffing levels reported to CMS, and clinical quality measures tracked for residents. Elevate Care North Branch accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification indicates the facility is available to residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare insurance, as well as those who qualify for state and federally administered Medicaid assistance. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (847) 647-6400 to inquire about private pay options, current bed availability, and specific insurance coverage details. When compared to national benchmarks, Elevate Care North Branch presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3 stars, indicating areas where performance, as measured by CMS methodology, lags behind typical facilities across the country. Both the health inspection and staffing components contribute to this below-average overall score. The 4-star quality measure rating, however, reflects above-average performance in clinical outcome metrics, which assess factors such as resident functional status, medication management, and other documented care indicators. This distinction between the quality measure rating and the other rating components may be relevant when reviewing the facility's full CMS profile. The facility's complete inspection history, staffing data, and quality measure details are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database.