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Elevate Care Regency

6631 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, NILES, IL, 60714

(847) 647-7444

254 licensed beds

CMS rates Elevate Care Regency 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 59 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $309,310 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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6631 Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, IL 60714

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Bed capacity

254

CMS facility ID

145237

Care type

Nursing home

County

Cook

Facility name

Elevate Care Regency

Street address

6631 MILWAUKEE AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Niles, IL 60714

Phone

(847) 647-7444

About this facility — Elevate Care Regency

Elevate Care Regency is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Illinois. It is licensed for 254 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 Regency 59 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $309,310 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 - Limited Liability company

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

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

Licensed / certified since

1972-02-05

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

11 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$309,310 total

Last standard inspection

2026-03-26

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$410 per day (≈ $12,460/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

14% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 78% private/other

Occupancy

67% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

20% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

254

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2026-07-13

2026-03-26Health inspection8 citations

F-0558

E · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0600

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0677

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0686

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2026-04-03

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 2026-04-03

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-04-03

11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (50 citations)

2026-02-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-16

2025-12-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-12-19

2025-04-11Health inspection7 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0686

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0692

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0776

D · No harm found

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Corrected 2025-05-05

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-05

2025-01-09Health 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 2025-01-24

2024-10-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2024-11-01

2024-05-24Health inspection9 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 2024-06-07

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-06-07

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 2024-06-07

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0761

E · 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 2024-06-07

F-0812

E · 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 2024-06-07

2024-02-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0622

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-03-12

2023-10-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-11-09

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 2023-11-09

2025-04-11Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-15

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-04-15

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-05-19

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-15

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-05

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-30

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-04-15

K-0781

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-04-15

K-0929

E · No harm found

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2025-04-15

2024-05-24Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-06-11

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-11

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-06-11

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-11

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-11

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-11

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-06-11

2022-10-12Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-11-07

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-11-07

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-11-07

K-0352

F · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-07

K-0915

F · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-07

Federal penalties

2026-07-06Fine$18,160

2026-03-26Fine$49,350

2026-02-05Fine$10,683

2025-12-18Fine$179,482

2025-04-11Fine$25,625

2023-10-26Fine$26,010

Total fines$309,310

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 145237.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 62% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

$309,310

More than 90% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $45,080

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

22%

Higher than 5% 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 13 and worse on 6. 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	8.0%	13.0%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	6.8%	6.1%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.1%	0.8%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.9%	1.5%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	18.4%	55.9%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.6%	3.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	90.5%	93.7%	Better than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	11.5%	12.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.1%	18.4%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	91.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.4%	4.8%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.8%	19.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	8.8%	21.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.39	1.96	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.00	2.10	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.0%	70.0%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.4%	2.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.1%	63.2%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.3%	25.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	13.4%	13.5%	11.8%	Near state average

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 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0558 3 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
K-0311 3 inspections. Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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 2.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Community First Medical Center, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Saint Francis Hospital-evanston, about 6.3 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 0.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Elevate Care North Branch, Niles, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Glen Saint Andrew Living Community, Niles, about 0.9 miles. 12 state visits on record.
Celebrate Senior Living Niles, Niles, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Aperion Care Niles, Niles, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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