Elevate Care Regency
6631 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 · (847) 647-7444
For profit - Limited Liability company · 254 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Elevate Care Regency has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 6 times in the last three years, $315,062 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 26, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 26, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 26, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 26, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 26, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.March 26, 2026 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 6, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 18, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 9, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 13, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.February 15, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 26, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 26, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $18,160July 6, 2026
- Fine of $49,350March 26, 2026
- Fine of $16,435February 5, 2026
- Fine of $179,482December 18, 2025
- Fine of $25,625April 11, 2025
- Fine of $26,010October 26, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.05 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 254 |
| Average residents per day | 170.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Niles Nsg & Rehab Ctr Niles · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aperion Care Niles Niles · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Celebrate Senior Living Niles Niles · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Citadel at Saint Benedict Niles · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Elevate Care Niles Niles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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