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Elevate Care Palos Heights

Nursing Homes

2.0CMS overall rating
12550 South Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 597-9300For profit
41/100
Below Average
CCN145779

Critical Red Flags

  • 4 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
  • CMS has denied Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Warnings

  • 2 federal fines totaling $57,370.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall2.0
Health inspection2.0
Staffing2.0
Quality measures4.0

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

3.5

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.49

RN hrs / resident / day

3.4

State average (total)

At or above the state average by 0.1 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

20

Total deficiencies

4

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

September 23, 2025

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

2

Federal fines

$57,370

Total fine amount

1

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

2

This facility (stars)

2.6

State average (stars)

3

Nursing Homes in Palos Heights

41

FacilityProof trust score

Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
For profit
CCN
145779
City facilities
7

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026

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