Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Waukegan
Updated as of May 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Waukegan. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-13 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-12 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2019-12-20 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2019-12-20 | Y |
| 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. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-05-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2019-04-16 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| 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. | Health | 2019-02-26 | 2019-02-27 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-29 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-29 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-12 | N |
| Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-11-28 | 2018-11-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-13 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-10-16 | 2018-10-23 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-08-17 | Y |
| 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. | Health | 2018-07-30 | 2018-07-31 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-07-30 | 2018-07-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-23 | Y |
