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Elevate Care Windsor Park

Chicago, Illinois · CCN 145970

63 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
259
Surveys
63
Harm or worse
17
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file45/63

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
240
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
ELEVATE CARE
County
Cook
Medicare-certified since
1998

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
1
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 232 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Illinois.

Last survey on record

Jul 10, 2026

122 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day2.973.12
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.29—
Annual nurse turnover42.1%43.2%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$116,544 across 5 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG911.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3341.8%E2126.6%F1519.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C11.3%
CMS’s current file: 79 of the 259 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8807×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6895×

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

  • F5584×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • F6864×

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

  • F7614×

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Elevate Care Windsor Park, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 6, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy to affirm the right of one resident (R2) to be free from abuse. On May 28, 2026, R2 was observed with left periorbital ecchymosis and reddish purple discoloration consistent with a 'black eye,' as well as bruising to the right temple extending toward the hairline, all were of unknown origin. R2 was subsequently admitted to the hospital with diagnoses of closed head injury and contusions to multiple sites of the head and neck. A total of four residents were reviewed for abuse or resident injury. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 12, 2026

    Based on interview and record review the facility failed to safely warm up food in the microwave for one resident (R4) out of four residents reviewed for accidents and supervision. This failure resulted in the resident sustaining a second degree burn measuring 15.0 cm (Centimeter) x 17.0 cm x 0.10 cm after hot noodles were spilled in her lap. Findings include: R4 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis not limited to Essential (Primary) Hypertension, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, Kyphosis, Cerebral Palsy, Burn of Second Degree of Right Thigh. R4's MDS (Minimum Data Set) BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score is 15 indicating intact cognitive response. Progress note dated 04/14/26 2:34 PM document in part: Wound Care Note Text: R4 had a recent report of a new skin condition. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 29, 2026

    Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their fall prevention policy and safely transfer for one resident (R4). The facility failed to check the mechanical lift sling to ensure that the sling was safe for resident transfers. This failure resulted in R4 falling to the ground from a mechanical lift, causing R4 pain and being frightened every time the staff have to transfer R4. This failure affected one resident (R4) reviewed for falls. This past noncompliance occurred from 10/26/25 to 11/4/25. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 23, 2025

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide wound care treatment and change wound dressing as ordered by physician to one (R1) resident identified as a high risk for development of pressure ulcer. This failure affected one (R1) out of three residents reviewed for improper nursing care. As a result of this failure, R1 had worsening/deterioration and infection of pressure ulcer. The findings include: R1's admission record showed admission date of 5/12/2025 with diagnoses not limited to Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side, Essential (primary) hypertension, Aphasia following cerebral infarction, Dysphagia following cerebral infarction, Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, Pneumonitis due to inhalation… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Mar 6, 2025

    Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to make prescribed anticonvulsant medication (Dilantin/ Phenytoin) available for one a resident (R444), who is diagnosed with seizure disorder, had sub- therapeutic (low levels) of Dilantin in his blood according to lab-work, and missed a dose of his anticonvulsant medication; the facility failed to administer medication for one resident (R15) who has seizure disorder. This failure has affected R444, who had two episodes of seizures within five minutes of each other and resulted in R15 having sub- therapeutic levels Dilantin medication in the blood. […]

Read 35 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 35 of 259 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 6, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 10, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 12, 2026Complaint5 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 3, 2026Standard15 findings
  • Mar 29, 2026Complaint3 findings
  • Jan 29, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 25, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 23, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
Show the 55 earlier surveys
  • May 9, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 6, 2025Standard14 findings · 4 harm
  • Dec 9, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Nov 10, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 11, 2024Complaint3 findings
  • Jun 13, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 8, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 19, 2024Standard and complaint16 findings
  • Nov 21, 2023Complaint5 findings
  • Oct 6, 2023Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 25, 2023Complaint4 findings
  • Jun 23, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 2, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 8, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 13, 2023Standard24 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 23, 2022Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 16, 2022Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 11, 2022Standard9 findings
  • Feb 10, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 30, 2021Complaint10 findings · 2 harm
  • Aug 31, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 11, 2021Standard14 findings
  • Apr 15, 2021Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 5, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 22, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 3, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 4, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 16, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Feb 7, 2020Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Sep 4, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 28, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Apr 10, 2019Standard8 findings
  • Mar 5, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 18, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 2, 2018Standard3 findings
  • Dec 22, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • May 4, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 30, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Feb 2, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Jan 20, 2017Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Jan 12, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 23, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Jun 15, 2016Complaint4 findings
  • Feb 4, 2016Standard8 findings
  • Jan 26, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 1, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 17, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 1, 2015Complaint3 findings
  • Feb 6, 2015Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Jul 28, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 23, 2014—13 findings
  • Jul 19, 2013—1 finding
  • Mar 22, 2013—4 findings
  • Feb 17, 2012Standard7 findings
  • Mar 24, 2011—6 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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