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ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS is a for profit - limited liability company facility in RIVERWOODS, IL with 240 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 29 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $112K.

3705 DEERFIELD ROAD, RIVERWOODS, IL 60015

Phone: 8479479000

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145304
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
240
Residents
141
In Hospital
No
County
Lake
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.87 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.58
CNA Hours
1.90
Total Nursing Hours
3.35 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
34.9%
RN Turnover
16.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS

ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS operates 240 certified beds in RIVERWOODS, IL with approximately 141 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 29 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 7 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $112K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.35 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.87 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.9%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (29 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0790

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0809

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 1, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 2, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 94.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 92.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 80.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 69.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 5.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.8% Yes

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $112K

Date Type Amount
Aug 6, 2025 Payment Denial -
Apr 30, 2025 Fine $19K
Jul 25, 2024 Fine $9K
Jan 22, 2024 Fine $17K
Sep 5, 2023 Fine $66K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS?
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS?
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS reports 3.35 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.87 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.9%.
How many beds does ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS have?
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS has 240 certified beds with approximately 141 residents. The facility is located at 3705 DEERFIELD ROAD, RIVERWOODS, IL 60015.
Does ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS has 29 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 7 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS received any fines or penalties?
Yes, ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS has received 4 penalties totaling $112K.
Who owns ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS?
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS was on Aug 6, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS?
ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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