Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL · 111 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 24, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145779 · first certified August 1993
Ownership
Operated by ELEVATE CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed February 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from PARK VILLA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Position within IL
30 citations — more than 82% 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 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11.5. 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 (December 2025 to March 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 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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4 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
3 of the 30 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)
6 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 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 30 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2023 | 10 |
| December 14, 2023 | 13 |
| January 24, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2023-12-14 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 2 | 2023-12-14 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 2 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2023-12-14 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-01-24 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Egress Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 24, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 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 (February 7, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
December 14, 2023 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| 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 (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Waiver has been granted (February 21, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2024) |
March 9, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2023) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2023) |
| 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 (March 18, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (June 28, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2023) |
| K-0930 | Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.