Niles, IL

Elevate Care North Branch

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $234,006 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6840 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL

(847) 647-6400

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

212

Certified beds

Average residents

142

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Elevate Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.65

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.01

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	2.0 0.8 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.8	2.3 1.5 pts better	1.8 1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	76.8%	89.6% 12.8 pts worse	93.4% 16.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.9%	91.6% 4.3 pts better	95.5% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.9%	3.3% 1.6 pts worse	3.3% 1.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	74.3%	50.3% 24 pts worse	11.4% 62.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.2%	6.5% 0.3 pts better	5.4% 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.9%	18.5% 1.6 pts better	19.6% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	26.9%	22.8% 4.1 pts worse	16.7% 10.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.2%	0.1% 0.1 pts worse	0.1% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	5.8%	17.2% 11.4 pts better	16.3% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	7.9%	15.0% 7.1 pts better	14.9% 7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	1.1% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.2%	1.7% 0.5 pts worse	1.7% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	12.9%	21.3% 8.4 pts better	19.8% 6.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	10.7%	5.2% 5.5 pts worse	5.1% 5.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	70.0%	68.8% 1.2 pts better	81.7% 11.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.2%	14.0% 9.8 pts better	12.0% 7.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.1%	2.3% 0.8 pts worse	1.6% 1.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.5%	63.0% 13.5 pts better	79.7% 3.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.9%	26.2% 4.3 pts better	23.9% 2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-18 · Fire 2025-04-18

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-23 · Fire 2024-04-23

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01

30 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add 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.

Corrected 2025-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-12-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2022-12-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-12-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-12-21

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-01

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-12-21

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-01

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-12-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-11-18

G · Actual harm 2025-09-23