Quick answers
- Where is Elevate Care Riverwoods?
- 3705 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015, in Lake County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Elevate Care Riverwoods?
- (847) 947-9000, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Elevate Care Riverwoods?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Elevate Care Riverwoods been fined?
- Medicare lists 5 fines totaling $110,419 and 2 payment denials.
- What did inspectors find at Elevate Care Riverwoods?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 5, 2023 to August 11, 2026), Medicare lists 34 health citations; the most serious was level K. 8 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 5, 2023 to August 11, 2026), Elevate Care Riverwoods had 34 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 8 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $110,419 in total (5 fines, the latest on August 1, 2026) and had 2 Medicare payment denials. Nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 6, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 6, 2025 (standard health inspection); May 4, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 11, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0790 Level G
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: July 25, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 25, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 30, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0809 Level E
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Earlier cycle: September 5, 2023 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 5, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 1, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0692 Level K
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0760 Level J
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0801 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (2)
E0026 Level F
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $110,419 (5 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Fine | $23,700 |
| August 1, 2026 | Payment denial | from August 22, 2026, 6 days |
| August 6, 2025 | Fine | $48,028 |
| August 6, 2025 | Payment denial | from September 2, 2025, 6 days |
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $9,452 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.92 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.38 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.99 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 29.3% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 16.7% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 14 nursing homes: Elevate Care.
Legal business name: Elevate Care Riverwoods LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (10)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Holdco Op, LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Atied Associates LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2025 |
| David a Berkowitz Delta Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Ec Equities, LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Keystone Holding Group II LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Meir Meystel Revocable Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Yosef Meystel Delta Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Meystel, Moshe | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Pancer, Aaron | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
| Elevate Care Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 240 |
| Average residents per day | 148.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Elevate Care |
| Legal business name | Elevate Care Riverwoods LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-09-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3705 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015 |
| County | Lake County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (847) 947‑9000 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145304 |
| Name in Medicare records | ELEVATE CARE RIVERWOODS |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Radford Green1.1 mi · Lincolnshire, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Greek American Rehab Care Center1.7 mi · Wheeling, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Addolorata Villa2.0 mi · Wheeling, IL · 5 of 5 stars
- Warren Barr Buffalo Grove2.1 mi · Buffalo Grove, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire2.7 mi · Lincolnshire, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital6.8 mi · Lake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center7.6 mi · Libertyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Northwest Community Hospital 18.0 mi · Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13