Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-14 · Fire 2024-08-14
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Northbrook, IL
Elevate Care Northbrook
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $201,725 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
270 Skokie Highway, Northbrook, IL
(847) 498-9320
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
298
Certified beds
Average residents
195
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Elevate Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
12 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.44
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.65
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.76
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.75
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.13
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.70
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
19%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
6,110
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
33.98
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9881
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
2.84
Baseline 19.48% · Performance 20.11% · Measure score 2.84 · Achievement 2.84 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0.75
Baseline 7.50% · Performance 7.61% · Measure score 0.75 · Achievement 0.75 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 27.27% · Performance 23.73% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.13 hours · Performance 2.14 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.78% |
10.72%
2.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 22.08% · Lower 95% interval 9.32% |
| Discharge to community | 37.14% |
50.57%
13.4 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 20.78% · Lower 95% interval 27.27% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.18 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.51% |
95.27%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 67 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 67 |
| Discharge self-care score | 41.94% |
53.69%
11.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 31 |
| Discharge mobility score | 32.26% |
50.94%
18.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 31 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 67 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.61% |
7.12%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 48 · Observed rate 14.58% · Lower 95% interval 4.8% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.57% |
8.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 175 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 51.61% |
56.45%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 31 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 83.87% |
95.95%
12.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 31 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 34.21% |
25.2%
9 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 38 |
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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 2.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
2.3
1.7 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
89.6%
8.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.8% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
91.6%
6.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 65.2% |
50.3%
14.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
53.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 69.5% · Q2 66.3% · Q3 62.7% · Q4 62.1% · 4Q avg 65.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.9% |
6.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 6.3% · 4Q avg 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.9% |
18.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 21.1% · Q4 21.2% · 4Q avg 18.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 33.5% |
22.8%
10.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
16.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.2% · Q2 30.5% · Q3 31.6% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 33.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.5% |
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.2% |
17.2%
15 pts better
|
16.3%
14.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.6% |
15.0%
10.4 pts better
|
14.9%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.9% |
21.3%
16.4 pts better
|
19.8%
14.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% |
5.2%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 59.6% |
68.8%
9.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
22.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.1% · Q2 59.6% · Q3 69.3% · Q4 65.1% · 4Q avg 59.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.4% |
14.0%
2.6 pts better
|
12.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.4% · Observed 14.7% · Expected 14.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
2.3%
1.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 59.4% |
63.0%
3.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
20.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 59.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.8% |
26.2%
5.4 pts better
|
23.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.8% · Observed 30.9% · Expected 35.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-18 · Fire 2022-08-18
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
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 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
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 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-18
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-18
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-18
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2022-09-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-27
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 2025-11-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-10
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-11-20
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-08
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 2025-09-10
G · Actual harm
2025-09-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-09-10
G · Actual harm
2025-03-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-14
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-08-28
G · Actual harm
2024-06-10
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 2024-04-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-10
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$201,725
2025-08-01
Fine
Fine · fine $201,725
Fine
$0
2025-08-01
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-08-29 · 12 days
12 day denial
Ownership
Meystel, Meir
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Atied Associates LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Keystone Holding Group Ii LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Yosef Meystel Declaration Of Tr Of Yosef Meystel Ttee
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Yosef Meystel Delta Trust
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Spector, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Spector, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Zuckerman, Yaniv
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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