Nursing Care Index

Elevate Care Des Plaines

Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois · CCN 145626 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Elevate Care (14 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)

CMS rates Elevate Care Des Plaines 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 200 certified beds, 107 residents a day on average. 37 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 10 involving actual harm; 4 fines totalling $248,079 and 4 payment denials.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.8025 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.37531 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.38295 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover44.6% (registered nurses 40%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-17
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-06-26
2026-03-25
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2026-02-25
complaint survey
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0906
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-26
2026-02-25
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-26
2025-07-20
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-08
2025-04-25
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-14
2025-02-13
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-05
2025-02-13
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-05
2025-02-13
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-05
2025-01-16
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-03
2024-10-04
complaint survey
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-23
2024-08-22 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-06-23
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-28
2024-06-03
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-06
2024-05-20
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-28
2024-01-19
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-31
2024-01-19
complaint survey
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-31
2024-01-02
complaint survey
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-20
2024-01-02
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-20
2023-12-08
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-31
2023-10-04
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-07
2023-09-12
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-03
2023-09-12
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-03
2023-08-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-25 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-08
2023-08-25 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-25 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-08
2023-08-25 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2023-09-07
2022-07-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10
2022-07-22 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-10

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-01-16Payment denial for 20 days from 2025-02-14
2025-01-16Fine$71,595
2024-08-22Fine$45,120
2024-05-20Payment denial for 16 days from 2024-06-12
2024-05-20Fine$89,880
2023-12-08Payment denial for 34 days from 2023-12-28
2023-12-08Fine$41,484
2023-08-25Payment denial for 2 days from 2023-10-03

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Barrish Group Limited Partnership
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest16%2014-09-01
Barrish, Burton
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest10%2014-09-01
Barrish, Juliana
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest16%2015-01-01
Gesualdo, Mary
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest8%2021-01-01
Gesualdo, Ralph
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest8%2014-09-01
Kozin, David
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest9%2014-09-01
Kozin, Renee
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest9%2014-09-01
Bergthold, Louise
Individual
corporate officer2014-09-01
Winter, Thomas
Individual
corporate officer2014-09-01
Javier, Joseph
Individual
w-2 managing employee2017-10-04

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cook County.