Nursing homeActive
Elevate Care Regency
6631 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 607148476477444254 certified beds · 171 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2022
Deficiencies
30
● 0● 23● 7
Penalties · 3 yrs
$344,195
4 fines
Last survey
2026-02-05
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-18 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Standard | 061 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-13 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-24 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-26 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-10-12 | Standard | 052 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-16Record 145237-20260205-F684
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 145237-20251218-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F692
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F558
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F689
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F776
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 145237-20250411-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 145237-20250109-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 145237-20241013-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F558
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F657
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F676
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F692
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F695
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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 145237-20240524-F812
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 145237-20240215-F622
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-09Record 145237-20231026-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-09Record 145237-20231026-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 145237-20221012-F686
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 145237-20221012-F697
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-04Record 145237-20221012-F561
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 145237-20221012-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 145237-20221012-F658
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 145237-20221012-F690
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-04Record 145237-20221012-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Civil money penalty | $16,435 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-12-18 | Civil money penalty | $276,125 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-04-11 | Civil money penalty | $25,625 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-26 | Civil money penalty | $26,010 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.69
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.70
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.30
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover31%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.0% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.3% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrish Group Limited Partnership Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Barrish, Bryan Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Gesualdo, Ralph Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Giannini, Michael Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Ralph Gesualdo Childrens Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Atied Associates LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barrish Group Limited Partnership Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bradlor Management, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brysson Care Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Generations Hc Network Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ralph Gesualdo Childrens Trust Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergthold, Louise Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salgado, Suddy Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Winter, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Elevate Care — 14 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for Cook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel At Saint Benedict Niles | 0.6 mi | 2025-05-29 | 084 |
| Elevate Care North Branch Niles | 0.7 mi | 2026-01-08 | 03511 |
| Celebrate Senior Living Niles Niles | 0.9 mi | 2024-10-31 | 032 |
| Bella Terra Morton Grove Morton Grove | 1.2 mi | 2026-02-26 | 0236 |
| Aperion Care Niles Niles | 1.0 mi | 2026-05-29 | 0182 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |