Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Elevate Care Regency
NILES, IL · 254 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 11, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145237 · first certified February 1972
Ownership
Operated by ELEVATE CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
27 citations — more than 78% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (March 2026 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 27 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 27 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 27 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2022 | 6 |
| May 24, 2024 | 12 |
| April 11, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 3 | 2025-04-11 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 3 | 2025-04-11 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-04-11 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2025-04-11 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-05-24 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2024-05-24 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2024-05-24 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-05-24 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 11, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (May 19, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2025) |
May 24, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2024) |
October 12, 2022 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 7, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.