ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN

Elevate Care Waukegan is a long-term care facility located at 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard in Waukegan, Illinois 60085, within Lake County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It holds a licensed capacity of 265 certified beds, making it one of the larger nursing care facilities in its area. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Elevate Care Waukegan holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, a measure that accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating stands at 3 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical outcome indicators that is at or near the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected during defined review periods. Elevate Care Waukegan is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet the income and asset requirements defined by the state of Illinois. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (847) 249-2400. When compared against national benchmarks, Elevate Care Waukegan falls below average in overall performance, health inspections, and staffing, each rated at 2 out of 5 against a national overall average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 out of 5 aligns more closely with national norms. These ratings provide one basis for comparison when evaluating nursing care facilities, and prospective residents or their representatives may also wish to consult state inspection reports, speak with facility staff, and conduct in-person visits to form a comprehensive assessment.