The Vardell Report.Elevate Care Regency

Across 10 inspections from October 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 32 findings at Elevate Care Regency; 32 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 6 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

10

2023–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

32

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

32

Of 32 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

6

6 fines; payment not published

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 62026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 13, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Mar 262026

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026
   • F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 3, 2026

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $49,350 imposed March 26, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 26, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $18,160 imposed July 6, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 26, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Feb 52026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Feb 16, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Dec 182025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 19, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Apr 112025

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2025

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $25,625 imposed April 11, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 11, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $179,482 imposed December 18, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 11, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $10,683 imposed February 5, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 11, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Jan 92025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Oct 132024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 1, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. May 242024

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F693Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

9. Feb 152024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

10. Oct 262023

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 9, 2023
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 9, 2023

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $26,010 imposed October 26, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of October 26, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F689 in October 2023, October 2024, April 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F689 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Needs and Preferences, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F558 in May 2024, April 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the home reasonably accommodates each resident’s needs and preferences. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F558 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in October 2023, December 2025 and February 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F684 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F600 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F600 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F656 in April 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F656 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F686 in April 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F686 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Nutrition and Hydration, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F692 in May 2024 and April 2025. This citation covers whether residents get enough food and fluids to stay healthy. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F692 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F812 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in April 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242424252525262626F880 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.

2. 02

   How do you adjust rooms, schedules and routines to a resident’s needs and preferences?

   Needs and Preferences: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

3. 03

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.

4. 04

   What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

   Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

6. 06

   How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

   Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

7. 07

   How are weight and fluid intake tracked, and what happens when a resident starts losing weight?

   Nutrition and Hydration: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

8. 08

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

9. 09

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

10. 10

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

11. 11

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    An $18,160 civil money penalty was imposed July 6, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds six enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection May 24, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Oct 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Illinois state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 145237

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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