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Elevate Care North Branch

6840 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, NILES, IL, 60714

(847) 647-6400

elevatecare.com/locations/elevate-care-north-branch

212 licensed beds

CMS rates Elevate Care North Branch 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $175,040 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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6840 West Touhy Avenue

Niles, IL 60714

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Bed capacity

212

CMS facility ID

145630

Care type

Nursing home

County

Cook

Facility name

Elevate Care North Branch

Street address

6840 WEST TOUHY AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Niles, IL 60714

Phone

(847) 647-6400

Website

elevatecare.com/locations/elevate-care-north-branch

About this facility — Elevate Care North Branch

Elevate Care North Branch is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Illinois. It is licensed for 212 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Niles and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Elevate Care, a group of 14 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Elevate Care North Branch 64 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $175,040 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Elevate Care

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Andrews, Amanda

Direct owner · Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Aperion Care Exec Holdings Llc

Direct owner — since 2020

Berkowitz, David

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Curis Services Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Elevate Care Consulting Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Elevate Care Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Frederick S Frankel Trust

Direct owner — since 2020

Javier, Joseph

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Lloren, Albert

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Meystel, Meir

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Meystel, Moshe

Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Meystel, Yosef

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Pancer, Aaron

Direct owner — since 2020

Rubenstein, Brian

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Spector, Jennifer

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Thengil, Jimmy

Direct owner — since 2020

Turofsky, Steven

Operational control — since 2020

Wilhelm, Naftali

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

8 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1989-08-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$175,040 total

Last standard inspection

2025-04-18

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$435 per day (≈ $13,220/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

19% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 73% private/other

Occupancy

64% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

27% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

212

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-07-28

2026-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-01-15

15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (62 citations)

2025-10-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-11-18

2025-09-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0552

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-10-05

2025-04-18Health inspection10 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0693

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0755

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-24

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-24

2025-03-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-03-13

2025-02-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0583

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-02-19

2024-10-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-21

2024-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-08-06

2024-07-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-07-12

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-07-12

2024-04-23Health inspection5 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-05-02

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-05-02

F-0686

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-02

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-05-02

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-02

2024-03-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-03-12

2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F-0760

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-12-08

2022-12-01Health inspection10 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0732

F · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0742

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0813

D · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-12-02

2025-04-18Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0341

F · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-02

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-02

2024-04-23Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-05-02

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-02

2022-12-01Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0521

C · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0914

C · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0915

F · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-12-21

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-21

Federal penalties

2024-10-11Fine$12,220

2024-07-11Fine$150,301

2024-03-03Fine$12,519

Total fines$175,040

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145630.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 67% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

$175,040

More than 76% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $45,080

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.2

Higher than 43% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

44%

Higher than 51% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 8 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	5.3%	13.0%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	5.3%	6.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	84.6%	55.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%	Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.9%	3.0%	3.2%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	79.5%	90.5%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	5.3%	12.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.5%	18.4%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	85.5%	91.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	8.1%	4.8%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	8.5%	19.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	23.6%	21.7%	15.4%	Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.04	1.96	1.81	Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.63	2.10	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	60.2%	70.0%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.9%	2.2%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	64.2%	63.2%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.2%	25.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.8%	13.5%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F-0558 2 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-0677 2 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

What its owners also hold

Aperion Care Exec Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 26 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Frederick S Frankel Trust has an ownership stake on file at 19 nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Community First Medical Center, about 4.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Saint Francis Hospital-evanston, about 5.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Citadel At Saint Benedict, Niles, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Aperion Care Niles, Niles, about 0.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Celebrate Senior Living Niles, Niles, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Glen Saint Andrew Living Community, Niles, about 0.4 miles. 12 state visits on record.
Elevate Care Regency, Niles, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.2300 ratings on Google

★★★★★Ken · 2026-04-02 · via Google
“I cannot say enough great things about the Director of Social Services. She goes above and beyond for residents and their families, always showing compassion, professionalism, and true dedication to her work. Angela is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure everyone feels heard, supported, and informed throughout the entire process. Her communication is excellent, and she consiste…”

★★★★★Pauline Pratt · 2026-04-01 · via Google
“Best facility.. All staff is nice. I'm well taken care of. Nurses, CNAs are so caring and understanding. I love the activity aides and all the activities that Amanda has for us. Yoda is always so helpful Albert, Whynne Marcela, Chanel, *Steven *Trio* Mike CNA never says no to me.”

★★★★★Wendy Javier · 2026-04-01 · via Google
“One of the best (if not the best) skilled nursing facilities in the area. The nurses are skilled, kind and compassionate. Nursing aides are competent. The facility is nice and clean. The therapists are amazing. My dad felt like he was in a hotel! He had a fast recovery because of everyone from this place. Overall a well run facility. I highly recommend!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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