ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS

12550 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 · CCN 145779 · 111 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

Serious inspection findings

2025-09-23 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-09-22 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-06-10 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-03-09 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.37

state median 3.09

Weekend staffing gap

−16%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%

RN hours / resident / day

0.41

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

1%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

44%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $57,370 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-25Fine$24,395
2024-09-22Fine$32,975
2024-09-22Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the ELEVATE CARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 17

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-05-27F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-09-23F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-09-23F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-15F0568Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-15F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-15F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-15F0921Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-01-24F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-24F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-10-25F0770Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-22F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-09-22F0602Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-22F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-22F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-20F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-10F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-09F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-09F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-09F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-03-09F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-03-09F0885Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS, PALOS HEIGHTS” at medicare.gov/care-compare.