Elevate Care North Branch
Niles, Cook County, Illinois · CCN 145630 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Elevate Care (14 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)
CMS rates Elevate Care North Branch 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 212 certified beds, 151 residents a day on average. 56 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 4 fines totalling $234,006.
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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.40878 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.59367 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.90163 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.4% (registered nurses 27.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-10-14 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 2025-11-18 |
| 2025-09-23 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-05 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-04-18 | 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 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-02 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-13 complaint survey |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-19 |
| 2024-10-11 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-08-05 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 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-04-23 | 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 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-23 | 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 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-23 | 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 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-23 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-03-03 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 2024-03-12 |
| 2024-03-03 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-12 |
| 2023-12-07 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-12-07 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-09-27 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-09-06 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-09-06 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 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 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 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 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 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0776 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 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 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0836 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0777 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-06 complaint survey |
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-07 |
| 2022-12-01 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-12-01 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | Fine | $12,220 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $150,301 |
| 2024-03-03 | Fine | $12,519 |
| 2023-09-06 | Fine | $58,966 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curis Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Elevate Care Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Elevate Care Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Aperion Care Exec Holdings LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Frederick S Frankel Trust Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Elevate Care Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Andrews, Amanda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Javier, Joseph Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Lloren, Albert Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Moshe Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Rubenstein, Brian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Andrews, Amanda Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Moshe Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Andrews, Amanda Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Moshe Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Pancer, Aaron Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Thengil, Jimmy Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Berkowitz, David Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Meystel, Yosef Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Andrews, Amanda Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Lloren, Albert Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Andrews, Amanda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Javier, Joseph Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Lloren, Albert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Meystel, Moshe Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Rubenstein, Brian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
What changed
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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.