Facility profile · CCN 145304
Elevate Care Riverwoods
29 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $111,562.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202629
Total citations
29
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$111,562
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
29 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | G | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Jul 1, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 22, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | K | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $111,562 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 6 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | Sep 2, 2025 · 6 days |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Fine | $19,135 | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Fine | $9,452 | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | — |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Fine | $66,174 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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