Elevate Care North Branch
Niles, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145630) · 212 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $234,006
Phone: (847) 647-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elevate Care North Branch has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elevate Care North Branch reports total nurse staffing of about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
Elevate Care North Branch has 4 federal fines on record totaling $234,006.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Elevate Care North Branch is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Niles, Cook County, Illinois. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on August 1, 1989, the facility is certified for 212 beds and reports an average daily census of 151.3 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elevate Care North Branch has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its staffing rating is 2 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.40878 per resident per day, including 0.59367 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $234,006.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus program.
Elevate Care North Branch is part of the Elevate Care chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months at this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elevate Care North Branch has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 41.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $234,006.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 212 beds and has an average daily census of 151.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Elevate Care chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on August 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8476476400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476476400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145630?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.