Nursing homes in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, IL has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan Health and Rehab2217 Washington Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 112 | 1 ($8,328) |
| Elevate Care Waukegan2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 265 | 5 ($58,764) |
| Aspyre of Waukegan1615 Sunset Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 115 | 2 ($135,606) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Illinois, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Waukegan
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 22, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0584 · 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.April 29, 2026 · Waukegan Health and Rehab · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 22, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.April 22, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0770 · 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.April 13, 2026 · Aspyre of Waukegan · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 11, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 11, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0584 · 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 11, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 11, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 11, 2026 · Elevate Care Waukegan · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Waukegan
Which nursing home in Waukegan has the highest Medicare rating?
Waukegan Health and Rehab has the highest overall rating in Waukegan: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Waukegan have been fined?
3 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $202,698 in all. The most was $135,606, at Aspyre of Waukegan.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Waukegan?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Waukegan is the largest?
Elevate Care Waukegan, with 265 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.