ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN
2222 AUDREY NIXON BOULEVARD, Waukegan, IL 60085
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How ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN Compares
ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN is a 265-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waukegan, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (46.6%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 265 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waukegan, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 46.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (115% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN with other nursing homes in Waukegan.
How is ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 46.6% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 265 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 WAUKEGAN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN lag behind other Waukegan options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waukegan
Waukegan sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 99,767 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $92,654
- Median home value
- $271,700
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waukegan.
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