Elevate Care Des Plaines
1660 OAKTON PLACE, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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How Elevate Care Des Plaines Compares
Elevate Care Des Plaines is a 200-bed for-profit nursing facility in Des Plaines, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.7%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 200 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Des Plaines, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (122% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Elevate Care Des Plaines
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Elevate Care Des Plaines with other nursing homes in Des Plaines.
What practices help Elevate Care Des Plaines keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.9% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Elevate Care Des Plaines keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Elevate Care Des Plaines's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 200 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Elevate Care Des Plaines?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Elevate Care Des Plaines lag behind other Des Plaines options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Elevate Care Des Plaines?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Des Plaines
Des Plaines sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Des Plaines.
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