BGood · score 69/100 · #121 of 661 in Illinois
Elevate Care Palos Heights
12550 South Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · 111 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Illinois
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40)top quarter
$48,832 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Elevate Care Palos Heights is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 111 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Elevate Care Palos Heights at a Glance
B
69/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.54 h.
68<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 40.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
80<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $48,832 fines, 1 denials.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, medium facilities · CMS record 145779 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address12550 South Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone7085979300
CountyCook
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds111
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.