Waukegan Health And Rehab
Waukegan, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145621) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,328 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (847) 244-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waukegan Health And Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Waukegan Health And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
Waukegan Health And Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,328.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Waukegan Health And Rehab is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1989 and holds 112 certified beds, with an average daily census of 78.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waukegan Health And Rehab has an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars. These ratings reflect CMS's evaluation methodology combining inspection surveys, staffing data, and quality measure outcomes.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,328.00, and 1 payment denial. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon being displayed, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility.
No ownership change within the last 12 months is indicated in the data, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Waukegan Health And Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 40.8%. The CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,328.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 112 certified beds and an average daily census of 78.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (each on a 1-5 star scale); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8472444100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8472444100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145621?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.