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Elevate Care Des Plaines

A nursing home in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. (847) 299-5588.

  • Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
  • Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)
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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

The last 24 months 24 citations in 15 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: actual harm (G). Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean7
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L)
CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours
The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials
A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The Illinois average is 12.7.

Last standard inspection Aug 22, 2024.

Most serious in three years: actual harm (G), at a complaint inspection on Jul 24, 2026

Source:

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

24 citations in 15 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: actual harm (G). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

24 citations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 24 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 23 came from complaint inspections.

Source:

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Aug 7, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Rule F0636. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 29, 2026.

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

    Rule F0656. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 1, 2026.

Jul 24, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0600. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 31, 2026.

Jul 10, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 17, 2026.

Jun 17, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0677. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 17, 2026.

Mar 25, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0695. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Feb 25, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations

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

    Rule F0695. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

  • Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.

    Rule F0906. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Jul 20, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0600. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

Apr 25, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: May 14, 2025.

Feb 13, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations

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

    Rule F0692. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 5, 2025.

  • Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Rule F0584. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 5, 2025.

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

    Rule F0684. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 5, 2025.

Jan 16, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0689. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 3, 2025.

Oct 4, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Rule F0690. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 23, 2024.

Aug 22, 2024: standard inspection1 citation

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Rule F0688. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 6, 2024.

Jun 23, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0689. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 28, 2024.

Jun 3, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 6, 2024.

May 20, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0689. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 28, 2024.

Jan 19, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

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

    Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 31, 2024.

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Rule F0690. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 31, 2024.

Jan 2, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Rule F0688. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 20, 2024.

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

    Rule F0686. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 20, 2024.

Dec 8, 2023: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0689. G: actual harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 31, 2024.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Apr 21, 1989.
  • Not on CMS’s special focus list.
  • CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
  • No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
  • CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
  • 200 certified beds.
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

  • 4 fines in the last three years, $248,079 in all.
  • 4 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
  • 23 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
Source:

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Fines and payment denials, newest first
DateKindAmount
Jun 17, 2026Medicare payment denialNot given
Jan 16, 2025Medicare payment denialNot given
Jan 16, 2025Fine$71,595
Aug 22, 2024Fine$45,120
May 20, 2024Medicare payment denialNot given
May 20, 2024Fine$89,880
Dec 8, 2023Medicare payment denialNot given
Dec 8, 2023Fine$41,484

Who does the caring?

3.63 nurse hours per resident per day

The Illinois average is 3.47.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis homeIllinois average
Nurse hours per resident per day3.633.47
Of which registered nurses1.260.71
At weekends3.173.08
Nursing staff turnover43.5%43.7%
Registered nurse turnover44.4%41.5%
Administrators who left0Not given

Who owns it?

  • Barrish Group Limited Partnership owns 16% directly since Sep 1, 2014.
  • 9 owners or officers are people: Juliana R Barrish (owns 5% or more directly, 16%); Burton B Barrish (owns 5% or more directly, 10%); David Kozin (owns 5% or more directly, 9%); Renee Kozin (owns 5% or more directly, 9%); Mary Gesualdo (owns 5% or more directly, 8%); Ralph Gesualdo (owns 5% or more directly, 8%); Joseph G Javier (managing employee (on the payroll)); Thomas Winter (corporate officer); Louise Bergthold (corporate officer).
  • Part of Elevate Care (14 homes in CMS’s data).
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Barrish Group Limited PartnershipOwns 5% or more directly16%Sep 1, 2014
Generations Hc NetworkOther role (CMS gives no detail)Sep 1, 2014

How do residents fare?

  • CMS rates its quality measures 3 of 5 (Illinois average 3.1).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
MeasureRating
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspections2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among the 12 nearest homes, within 4.2 miles, this one had the 4th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (9; the middle value was 6).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

The 12 nearest, by straight-line distance
PlaceMiles awayCitations, latest cycle
Elevate Care Des Plaines This nursing home9
Lee Manor0.63
The Pearl of Des Plaines2.27
Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Hc2.28
Ascension Nazarethville Place2.53
Rivaya Care of Des Plaines2.611
Park Ridge Healthcare Center2.73
Avantara Park Ridge2.92
Harmony Park Ridge2.912
Niles Nsg & Rehab Ctr3.95
Elevate Care Niles4.010
Elevate Care Abington4.24

What the record doesn’t say

  • Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
  • Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
  • CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
  • Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

    Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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